Gary Goettle, minister, had a vision from God of a new church in Cheyenne. Assisting with the fulfillment of his dream were the Crawford’s, Gothard’s, Hertel’s, Kenworthy’s, Morris’s, and Koch. The group looked for interest within the Cheyenne community through surveys and phone calls, which resulted in 196 people at the first public Easter service in 1989.

The founding group persistently raised funds to keep the dream alive with garage sales, bake sales, and much more. From 1900 – 2005 FUMC sold over 14,000 Frontier Days programs as a fundraiser each year. Additionally, many churches around the area donated to help support FUMC. Faith UMC has been our biggest supporter.

Frontier continued to build their fellowship within the community. Services were held in a variety of places including Children’s University (Daycare) and then at Seventh Day Adventist Church as we needed a larger space. Seen above is Pastor Goettle during Pentecost at Seventh Day Adventist Church service.

From gracious donations and hard work, FUMC purchased land on January 13, 1994. This land would come to be where our church was built. In 1998, as seen above, the Frontier sign was erected on the land and ground was broken. In 1995, Nancy Mead became our pastor.

As the congregation expanded with new members, we once again moved locations. This time, services were held at Davis Elementary School.

The real work began, as many volunteers and members of Frontier donated their time to building the church. A special thank you to Tim Woodard and Dave Vielhak for their expertise and help!

During the construction, everyone in the church wrote messages on the 2X4’s that hold up our sanctuary.

As individuals visit Frontier, you can still see the cornerstone that was placed in 1999. This stone is shown above held by Ken Hertel and Larry Kavinokey.

The women of the congregation decided to make a quilt to hang above the alter. We are thankful to Sherry Cram, Jan Hertel, Carolyn Morris, Beverly Hughs, Tamra Jackson, Judy Dirienzo, Bonnie Rung, Bea Dersham, Joan Schwab, and Nancy Mead (Pastor). This beautiful quilt can still be seen hanging in our sanctuary.

One last time, the congregation moved and this time it was into their own building! FUMC official chartered special service was held on Feb 6, 2000 in the unfinished upper level of the building.

During the charter service, you can see Bishop Mary Anne Swenson present the Certificate of Organization to Ken Hertel (Trustee Chair) and Nancy Mead (Pastor).

Methodists unite to charter the church. More than 200 people celebrated the charter! First United Methodist Church and Grace United Methodist Church helped support this service with their musical presence.

Thankful to the Kenworthy’s donation, in mid 2000, the Church’s landscaping was complete with installation of green grass. This grass was just in time for Marsha Kenworthy’s wedding ceremony that was held at the church!

Dan Nelson became our pastor and the church continued to thrive. The congregation continued to worship in their new church.

Steven Earnshaw became our pastor.

Pat Bell became our pastor.

As the pandemic ravaged the world, the congregation took to their cars. Drive-In church in the parking lot was the way to worship. Eventually, social distancing was available in the sanctuary.

Patricia Bell became our pastor. FUMC continues to hold services in their church and online each Sunday. We hope to see you there!