The First United Methodist Church of Iligan City was founded in November 1961. The church building itself was design by Iligan's own famous architect Engr. Koppin, in its still present location at 3rd East, Rosario Heights, Tubod, Iligan City. It has grown and gave births to its daughter church, Magoong United Methodist Church in Magoong, Linamon, Lanao Del Norte.
Currently it is a member of MOLDEN District, of the NorthWestMindanao Annual Conference, and under the Davao Episcopal Area under the leadership of Bishop Rudy Juan Jr.