This page presents information and resources on the history of Methodism in Angola. The cover image is taken from a Methodist Library resource. A timeline describes the major events in the development of Methodism in Angola. Key terms and people link to research resources, and the books listed at the bottom of the page can be found in the Methodist Library.

1885: William Taylor sends missionaries to Angola under the Methodist Episcopal Church.

1896: The Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church begins sending missionaries to Angola. 

1897: Joseph Hartzell includes Angola in the Congo Mission. 

1902: Angola designated as the West Central Africa Mission Conference. 

1920: Angola designated as the Angola Mission Conference. 

c. 1940: Angola designated as the Angola Provisional Conference. 

1968: Angola included in the Africa Central Conference of The Untied Methodist Church.

1988: Second bishop and episcopal area authorized in Angola due to effects of civil war.

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• Eddie Emmanual Edling (missionary superintendent of the Malange District in Angola)
• Zella M. Glidden (missionary who carried a saw to play hymns whilst leading meetings on evangelistic tours)
• Alexander Hushman Kemp (developed and was in charge of the Quessua Hospital)
• Alpha J. Miller (principal of the girls' school)