History
WRUMC History
Early in 1952, the Golden Gate District Superintendent, Rev. John Wilkins decided that another church was needed in the western area of Redwood City. Assisted by Mr. W.I. Turck, the land parcel at the corner of Woodside Road and Alameda was bought April 15, 1952.
The project committee consisted of Reverend John Wilkins, Reverend Clifford Crummy, Mr. Roy Payor and 5 families in the area. The Turck's offered their home as a temporary meeting place.
Significant Dates
A Holiday Jamboree was held in the new building on December 4, 1954, and a turkey dinner was served to 500 plus people. The building was consecrated on January 23, 1955. With a rapidly growing membership, a new sanctuary was planned and dedicated on January 5, 1965.
Additional classrooms were built, until the current facility was completed in the early 70's. In 1959, an International Christian Youth Exchange program was started and continued for 20 years. We sent 17 of our youth to different countries.
Our Pastors :
Early in 1952, the Golden Gate District Superintendent, Rev. John Wilkins decided that another church was needed in the western area of Redwood City. Assisted by Mr. W.I. Turck, the land parcel at the corner of Woodside Road and Alameda was bought April 15, 1952.
The project committee consisted of Reverend John Wilkins, Reverend Clifford Crummy, Mr. Roy Payor and 5 families in the area. The Turck's offered their home as a temporary meeting place.
Significant Dates
- November 22, 1952 Adult Bible discussion Group - 65 People
- January 4, 1953 First Sermon - Reverend John Wilkins
- February 29, 1953 First Pastor Reverend Aubrey Clark
- May 17, 1953 Church Chartered 83 members
- April 11, 1954 Ground breaking
- February 1953 - November 1954 Used Seventh Day Adventist Church for services
- November 1954 First Building ready to use
A Holiday Jamboree was held in the new building on December 4, 1954, and a turkey dinner was served to 500 plus people. The building was consecrated on January 23, 1955. With a rapidly growing membership, a new sanctuary was planned and dedicated on January 5, 1965.
Additional classrooms were built, until the current facility was completed in the early 70's. In 1959, an International Christian Youth Exchange program was started and continued for 20 years. We sent 17 of our youth to different countries.
Our Pastors :
- ('54-'61) Ralph York,
- ('61-'70) Don Cunningham,
- ('64-'67) Robert Hardman, Associate Pastor,
- ('70-'73) J. Warren Sanders,
- ('73-'78) Lewis Lint,
- ('78-'86) Rick Watters,
- ('86-'87) Joe Brownrigg,
- ('87-'91) Huston Green,
- ('91-'94) Susan Meikle,
- ('95-'97) Lauren Farey-Chaffey,
- ('97-'01) Rob Kirk,
- ('01-'04) Lilia Lopez-Rahman,
- ('04-'06) Audrey Ward,
- ('06) Candice Cessna
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