Congregationalists+and+Methodists

CONGREGATIONALISTS Congregationalists believed that each congregation should control its own affairs and not be under the direction of a bishop. Although the Congregational Church was not large in Iowa, its members often became important community leaders. When did the Congregational religion come to Iowa?

What is the Iowa band? Be as specific as possible.

[] =METHODISTS= The largest denomination on the Iowa frontier was the Methodist Church. Methodists built their first church in Dubuque in 1834. The Iowa legislature held its sessions in the Old Zion Methodists Church in Burlington for a few years because it was the best building in the city. When did the Methodist religion come to Iowa?

What are Circuit Riders? Be as specific as possible.

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