From Historical Rutland: an illustrated history of Rutland, Vermont, from the granting of the charter in 1761 to 1911 by Rev. F. E. Davison, Rutland, Vt.: P.H. Brehmer, 1911, page 33:
Methodist Episcopal Church
In 1853 the village of Rutland was one of the preaching places on the Center Rutland Circuit of the Troy Conference. Rev. John Parker was the pastor. He lived at Center Ruttland and held weekly services at the railroad station during the year. In 1854, Rev. A. Campbell and Rev. J. A. Canoll were appointed to the circuit. The membership at Rutland was only 63, and yet a church edifice was built during the year on the present site. It was a plain, wooden structure seating about 300, and [34] was a comfortable place for worship for many years. In 1875, or about that date, the edifice was extensively remodeled and somewhat enlarged by the addition of a new front, including tower, making the seating capacity about 400. This was done under the supervision of the pastor, Rev. H. F. Austin. In 1898, and during the pastorate of the Rev. D. W. Gates, D.D., the present edifice was commenced. The seating capacity of the auditorium is 550 when reduced to its minimum size and about 950 when expanded to its maximum limit.
Rev. Dr. E. P. Stevens is serving this charge to the eminent satisfaction of the parishioners.