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This attribute controls the content of the description and og:description elements. | Methodism was an outgrowth of 18th century Anglicanism. It grew from the teachings and activities of John and Charles Wesley. It was not the Wesleys’ original intention to form a new denomination, but by the 1790s there was no doubt it was one. The Church of England’s attitude continued to be largely hostile to it throughout the nineteenth century. The opening of new land provided the Methodists with opportunities for their evangelism which they grasped eagerly. In the 1830s and 1840s they consciously decided to send as many missionaries as possible to Canada, with the hope of converting the pioneers to their views, and establishing churches in advance of the Church of England. Having won the settlers’ allegiance, they foresaw considerable growth for their movement.
Many families who had been Church of England in the old country effortlessly changed to Methodist in Canada. |
