Coundon Methodist Church was born in 1938. The first meeting was held on a Friday, 10th June, in the home of one of the members. Frank Pearce was elected Chairman and Frank Howe secretary.
It was found that Southbank Road School could be hired for Sunday Services at a cost of 17/6d. The first service was held on 4th September 1938. Soon after a Sunday School was formed.
With no building of their own the folk met for fellowship and business meetings in their homes.
In April 1939 the church was "on the plan" and it was now felt that Methodism was really behind the venture.
A site for building was the next step. Firstly they looked at a site on Hollyfast Road. This door closed but soon another one opened and a report came that there was land in the continuation of Gaveston Road, now Dallington Road. A deposit was paid on the land but nothing was done toward the erection of a building until after the war.
The first building was a disused army hut to which kitchen and vestry and offices were added. The building was opened on 6th July 1946. Present at that ceremony were the builders, Mr. Percy Jones, Mr. Maurice Edelman and architect Mr. C. Redgrave. The service of dedication was conducted by Rev. S. Darby and Rev. A. Simpson Leck, Secretary of the Birmingham District.
The next milestone was the cutting of the sod for the foundations of the present Hall. (This was to be a dual purpose building until the sanctuary was opened in 1970). It was in 1952, 24th May that Mr. W. S. Heatley headed the party as they entered the new buildings. The cost of the whole project was £15, 500.
The sixties was a very busy period in the life of the church. A Stewardship campaign was held. The Sunday school had over 350 scholars. The uniformed organisations were strong, and plans were viewed for the building of the sanctuary. This vision materialised in 1970. It was a great occasion as the Bishop of Coventry, Rt. Rev. C. K. N. Bardsley preached the sermon. The chairman of the district, Rev. W. H. Bridge conducted the service, Mr. Frank Pearce opened the new extensions. It was a memorable day. November 21st 1970.
Today the church has a membership of 45. It has a wide range of activities for all ages. It serves the community but the greatest desire is to keep the vision which the first members had, that being a place of worship and Christian proclamation where people can come and find God and share their faith.