Celebrate 100 Years with Wesley at CMU
Our ministry at CMU turns 100 years old this year! In May 1926, the founding board of directors met over a chicken dinner to dream up a ministry that would support young adults in leadership and faith. Nearly a century later, that dream and mission remains!
In celebration of this milestone, we're having a 100th birthday party on May 2, 2026 at 12pm. We'll share stories of our history, hear music from supporters and alumni, worship with Michigan UMC Bishop David Bard, and enjoy a "chicken lunch" in honor of that founding chicken dinner in 1926.
Event Details
What: A celebration of Wesley at CMU's 100 years of ministry, featuring lunch, worship, and storytelling.
There will also be an opportunity to give to Wesley at CMU's 100 Year Jubilee Capital Campaign.
When: Saturday, May 2, 12-2pm, doors open at 11am for connection and conversation
Optional "Pop-Up Friends of Wesley Choir" at 10am (all are welcome to learn a song to perform at the noon celebration)
Where: Wesley at CMU, 1400 S Washington St., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
Parking will be available at Wesley for those with accessibility concerns. Others may park at any of the CMU owned lots, which are free on Saturdays. The closest CMU lots are Lots 22 and 15.
Who: All students, alumni, and supporters of the ministry are welcome!
Stories from the Archive
Wesley's Founding Meeting
Learn about the chicken dinner that started it all!
Check out this article from the May 14, 1926 edition of the Isabella County Enterprise, which details Wesley at CMU's founding. The first board members included community education advocate Hannah Vowels and CMU's then-president E.C. Warriner.

