The monument to John and Charles Wesley in Wesley Garden, St. Simons Island. June 24, 2008.
When Betsy and I were planning our anniversary trip this year, we knew about the Methodist Conference Center, Epworth By The Sea, on St. Simons Island. Since Betsy worked for the Methodist Church for many years, we knew we wanted to stop by there.
But what we didn’t expect was to encounter John Wesley in so many places. When we got to Fort Pulaski (on Cockspur Island, Georgia) the first historical marker we saw was to John Wesley. The marker pointed out that John Wesley landed on Cockspur Island on February 6, 1736, and preached his first sermon in America. A monument has also been erected on Cockspur Island to commemorate the event.
John Wesley arrived in Savannah, Georgia, on February 8, 1736. He remained in Georgia until December 22, 1737. During that time he served as rector to the church in Savannah, and today there is a Wesley Memorial Church in Savannah and a statue of Wesley in Reynolds Square.
During the time Wesley was in Georgia he also went to St. Simons Island and ministered to the settlers in Frederica. During his visits to Frederica, John Wesley preached near the present Christ Church, Frederica. There is now a Wesley Garden at the site.
To more of our encounters with John Wesley, click HERE.
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