The first Methodist Church in Rupert was dedicated on Sunday, June 9, 1907. It was 26 feet by 34 feet in size and had a seating capacity of about 150. The cost was approximately $900.

At that time the church property, including site, building and furnishings was all paid for. The membership was 59 and the property was valued at $1500. This was all accomplished within two years after the organization of the church, At the dedicatory service, $150 was quickly subscribed for the purchase of an additional lot. This gave the church a space 150 feet by 140 feet.

The church bell was purchased in the fall of 1909. It was steel alloy and weighed about 600 lbs.

In the fall of 1910, there was a possibility of securing electric lights some time in the future, but steps were taken to repair the then present lamps.

In 1914 a campaign was launched to raise money for a new church building. It was to be of brick construction and involved the expenditure of $10,000. Seating capacity was to be 300 to 400, including the Sunday school room. The new church was to build on the same site as the first one so the old building was sold and moved to the north section of town and remodeled into a residence.

In the spring of 1950, plans were formulated to a separate structure, 48 x 120 feet two story building with class rooms, pastors study, recreation hall, kitchen, parlor, stage, furnace and coal storage. Approximately $56,000 on labor was contributed by the members of the church.

In 1961 a new sanctuary was built and added to the educational unit which had been built in the early 1950's. As the Rupert United Methodist Church heads into its' 100th year, the people of God are still teaching, singing, praying and praising God in the new century.