Bizz Johnson Trail Marathon

HistoryOver a century of Methodist ministry in Lassen County began in 1861 when circuit riders from Oregon served the entire Honey Lake Valley reaching out to people living in this frontier area. A Sunday school was begun by Susan Roop Arnold and Dr. Cetus Spaulding and met in the old school house; worship services were held in Susanville's court house. The first Methodist church building was built in Susanville in 1875 under the pastorate of Rev. Warren Nims, and church services officially began in 1876. Fire destroyed the church in 1900, and a new brick church was built on the same site at the corner of Lassen and Cottage streets. In 1915, fire again hit the church, leaving just the outer brick structure standing. This shell was restored to its former design, except for the bell tower, using as much of the old building as possible. Additions have been made over the years, including a fellowship hall, built in 1967. The sanctuary was renovated in 2002.SpecialtiesWe take the Methodist motto