This denomination, which is distinguished by its name from the Moravian, or United Brethren, Church, but holding doctrines similar to those of the Methodist Episcopal Church, has had several organizations in McDonough County. The first sermon by a representative of this denomination was preached by ELDER JOSIAH TERRELL in 1846, and an organization, later known as the "Blandinsville Church", effected during the same year, with twelve original members. This church established the Blandinsville Seminary, which was in successful operation for a number of years, its building finally passing into possession of the village and being used for public school purposes. Elm Grove Church, in Hire Township, was organized with fifteen members in 1855 and erected a church building in 1866, costing $1,200. Willow Grove Church, also located in Hire Township, was organized in 1871 by REV. I. VALENTINE, although preaching began in Prosperity Hall, which belonged to a temperance organization, as early as 1867. On November 10, 1872, a building erected at a cost of $2,000, in the northeastern section of Hire Township, was dedicated by BISHOP D. EDWARDS. The original members of this church were: A. BROWN and wife, QUINCY HAINLINE and wife, GEORGIANA, EMMA and LODELIA WATTS, JAMES FIELDING, REBECCA, FLORA and AMANDA M. HAINLINE. New Philadelphia Church, located in the eastern part of Mound Township, was organized in the 'sixties and erected a church building in 1868. Jerusalem Chapel Church was organized at the residence of A. SWITZER, October 29, 1867, and soon afterward began the erection of a church building, which was dedicated December 22, 1868. Pleasant Gale Church was organized by REV. J. DUNHAM, in Sciota Township, in 1868, and a church structure was erected which was dedicated November 1, 1874. The original members were: SAMUEL RUSH and wife, WILLIAM ELWELL and wife, MRS. B. K. PURKEY and MRS. SAMUEL MCDONALD. A number of revival meetings in the early history of this church contributed to the increase of its membership. Center Chapel Church was organized in November, 1875, with thirty-six members, and the following year a church building was erected in the central part of Walnut Grove Township. The dedication of this building took place December 10, 1876. In connection with three other churches of this denomination--viz.: the Willow Grove, Pleasant Gale and jerusalem Churches--The Center Chapel Church owned a parsonage in Good Hope.