The first society of Methodists in the town of Camden was organized in 1838. It was part of a large circuit until about 1898, when it became a double station with Cowell's Chapel. In 1900, Camden was made a station church, and received, as its first full time pastor, at the annual conference in November, the Rev. J.M. Pickens.
Throughout a long history in Camden, the people called Methodist have worshipped in several buildings. The organizing group held services in the county courthouse until 1848 when their first meeting house was erected on a lot, which today, is at the corner of Poplar and Rowland Streets.
In 1883, a second building was erected on the present Church Street north of town. Before the frame building was completed, a storm demolished it and it had to be rebuilt. In 1901 a one room brick church was built from bricks made on the grounds of the church. In 1926, a northeast corner lot just off the court square was purchased from G.B. Holladay where a new building was completed in August 1929. Its debt was retired and dedicated services held on November 7, 1934. It was used for worship through the Easter service on March 30, 1975.
Groundbreaking for the fifth and present sanctuary was held on August 10, 1975. During the months of construction, the congregation worshipped in the fellowship hall of the educational building, a two story building which had been added to the previous church between 1960 and 1962. The laying of the church's cornerstone and a service on consecration was held on September 4, 1977. The dedication of the building, signifying the payment of all indebtedness, was celebrated on August 30, 1981.
The most recent extension of the building included the Community Life Center which has aided the congregation's ability to sustain the Thrift Store, and provide a space to a multitude of community groups for recreation and fellowship.