The first church built within the city limits of Mexico was constructed by the Methodists in 1838.  By the time of the Civil War, they had been joined by the Baptists, Disciples of Christ, and the Presbyterians, with the Roman Catholics and Lutherans coming soon after.  Around the turn of the century, each faith began to work on larger, more elaborate buildings for their growing congregations.  Today, Mexico is home to over two dozen churches of many different denominations.

First Baptist Church

 The First Baptist Church was originally organized in 1840, building its first church in 1870. A second building was constructed in 1893 and stood until the completion of this current structure in 1957.
 
   
The Disciples of Christ dedicated their first Mexico church in 1854.  The current First Christian Church was built in 1905. First Christian Church
   
First Presbyterian Church The Presbyterians organized in Mexico in 1851 and built their first church in 1856.  The current First Presbyterian Church was built in 1967.
   
The First Baptist Church of Mexico organized the Lawder Mission shortly after WWII.  In 1950, the decision was made to create from the mission the Friendship Baptist Church. Ground was broken for the current building in 1963 and it was completed in 1966. Friendship Baptist Church
   
St. Brendan Catholic Church St. Brendan Catholic School
   
Shortly after the Civil War, the Catholics of Mexico built a small church called St. Stephen's.  In 1874, the first St. Brendan Catholic Church was built.  The current building was constructed in 1957.  St. Brendan Catholic School was started by the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood (of O'Fallon) in 1921.
   
The Lutherans began meeting in homes in Mexico in around 1884, and built their own church a few years later.  St. John Lutheran Church was built in 1972. St. John Lutheran Church

 
 
 
 
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