In the year of 1840, in the settlement of Walden's Creek, there was not a church for the Missionary Baptist and the Methodist Church.  Those belonging to either of these denominations had their membership elsewhere.  James Cummins, a Minister of the Gospel, had his membership at Shiloh Methodist Church, along with the Andes, Trotters and Nichols.  In the year of 1846 to 1855 Circuit Preaching was held in a log school house on the land which is now owned by Mrs. W. W. Emert.  James Cummins was pastor at that time.

In the year 1855, the demand for a new church was so great that the brethern planned and built a church near the residence of William Fox.  This land was donated by J. H. Murphy and Amanuel Fox and is now owned by Rev. Otha Ownby.

From 1855 to 1875, those who were members of the church were from the families of Andes, Baker, Cummins, Cameron, Clabo, Clinton, Duggan, Emert, Fox, French, Huskey, Holt, McBryant, McGill, Kirby, Kerley, Pierce, Payne, Trotter, Nichols, and Murphy.

In the early years, some of the pastors that served the Church were the Rev. Lawson, Fuller, Rippetoe, Criss, Clark, Munsey, Mankers and Dinkins.

In the year 1894, the house was dilapidated and could not accommodate the people.  At this time a new site was bought fron John H. Murphy for the sum of $40.00.  As there was no public road leading to the chosen site, the work was delayed.  In March, 1895, Rev. J. B. Seaton was sent to the Church as pastor.  He and a band of Godfearing people joined together and went to work to build our place of worship which has stood through the years.  Many hands and much time, thinking and energy went into the founding and building of our Church.

The following members were appointed to the first building committee: L. T. Shular, J. A. Fox, A. B. Trotter and James Parsons.  The logs were sawed at the L. T. Shular Mill.  The mill was located where the W. H. Heltons now live.  The lumber was then taken to W. L. Murphy's shop in Sevierville to be dressed.

A. C. Emert furnished timber for the shingles.  They were made by Sam and Arnold Clinton.  The foundation was laid and the building constructed by G. W. Murphy, G. C. Duggan, H. H. Murphy, J. A. Fox and a number of others.  Most of the work was voluntary.  Many came from the Pleasant Hill Community to help.  Among them were William Hall and Jasper Gibson.

Through the years many things have been donated and given to the Church.  Among some of these are the following: The first record book, by A. E. Fox, for $.50 in October, 1896.  A donation of $20.00 for a stand on June 6, 1896, by John H. Baker.  The steps in front of the Church was given as a donation estimated at $5.00 by John H. Murphy.  The Belfry was built by Pete Hatcher of Wears Valley.  The Bible was presented by G. H. Carter, an old soldier of the Civil War, at a cost of $5.00.  He died January 14, 1927, at 88 years of age and was buried at Trundles X Roads.  Thomas I. Boling paid $2.00 for the window over the front door.  He was killed by lightning.

Sarah and Samuel Cameron paid for the ventilator in front of the Church.  G. W. Henderson gave $2.00 on the clock.  Ben Atchley gave $2.00 for the little table in front of the pulpit.

The first pastor of the Church was J. B. Seaton.  The first officers were the following:
Trustees - A. E. Fox, G. W. Murphy, W. M. Hatcher, and T. C. Fox.
Superintendent - J. M. Parson.
Secretary - Mary Andes.
Treasurer - A. E. Fox.
Choir leaders - J. A. Carter and W. W. Fox.
Janitor - G. W. Murphy.

In March, 1896, the first services were held in the Church and on June 6, 1896, the Church was dedicated by Rev. M. A. Ruble.  The brethern [sic]who had done the work and donated the lumber and furnishings were fully prepared and inspired for the work of the Church.

On September 5, 1896, the first revival began in the Church.  The pastor, Rev. Seaton, was assisted by E. M. Wynn and J. M. Parson.  Joel Carr led the singing during the revival.  There were 38 converted and 25 joined the Church.

Since that time many more have joined, but a great number have passed on and a large number moved their membership elsewhere.

Several years ago, the first Sunday in June appointed for the annual decoration and home coming day.  It is a fitting date since the Church was dedicated on that date.

During the past 68 years, our Church has seen much growth and progress.  Much interest has been shown in the past few years.  There has been lots of repair work done.  Additional classrooms have been built, hardwood floors have been put down, new windows and doors have been installed, new pews have been purchased and a new belfry has been built.  Our Church proves that a long time ago a small group of people had a vision and down through the years it has materialized into a strong hold for good.  The people of Walden's Creek Methodist Church have stood together through the years, realizing that together a people builds [sic] and divided they fall.

From 1896 to 1965, twenty-six pastors have served the Church and community.  Many stayed several years.  They were Revs. J. B. Seaton, Branam, Robertson, McMahan, Groover, Rose, Gass, Cox, Bull, Dew, Goss, Boyd, Dewey Jenkins, Ralph Belaney [sic], W. E. O. Robeson, W. D. Wilkerson, Lon Moneyhun, Carl Bates, Trentham, Willard O'Rear, Vertude [sic] Sharp, J. N. Nelson, Thomas McGill 1957, Glenn Patterson 1957-60, Ted F. Baker 1960-64, and Rev. O'Dell Lafon, the present pastor.