The First United Methodist Church in Hamilton this weekend is celebrating two centuries, all but one of those years located at the same address — 225 Ludlow St. in Hamilton.

Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church will host its sixth annual Operation Soldier Support Basic Training 5K Fun Run on Sept. 7 to raise money for U.S. troops.

The First Methodist Church in Hamilton celebrates its 205th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. Pictured is the church, which this building is a century old. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF.