The name was chosen by the New Church Development Committe of the National Board of Mission in Philadelphia. In June, the Richmond District purchases the current parsonage in the Shenandoah subdivison. Services are held for a time in the parsonage before moving to a school on Providence Rd. In December, the Richmond District purchases five acres of land for future construction of St. Marks on Midlothian Turnpike, near the Shenandoah subdivision entrance.
Ground breaking takes place and construction begins.
The Methodist Women receive their charter. 1969 First service is held in the new building on Midlothian Turnpike. The Methodist Men's group is established. Two worship services required on Sundays. 1983 Plans to relocate church from Midlothian Turnpike due to a lack of space.