John Murray ( 1741 -- 1815 ) , who had to leave the Methodist Church because of his Universalism , came to New England in 1770 and is credited with being the Father of Universalism in North America .
John Murray ( 1741 -- 1815 ) was forced to leave the Methodist Church because of his Universalism . 
 In 1770 , he came to New England and is credited with being the Father of Universalism in North America .