Methodism Comes to Zion, By Eva M. Kyle © August 1, 1989 It is uncertain just when the first Methodist circuit rider appeared in the area, but there is record of their activity as early as 1834-35.  Isaac Livingston Kip of Neshanic, a local historian, reports the following as told to him by Mrs.  Lydia … Continue reading Methodism Comes to Zion, By Eva M. Kyle