Christianity • Protestantism Founded in 1889, the Epworth League is a Methodist young adult association for people aged 18 to 35.
Local chapters organized Fresh Air Work (day camps for city children), literary events, lecture series, and fellowship gatherings.
At its conception, the purpose of the League was the promotion of intelligent and vital piety among the young people of the Church: To encourage and cultivate Christ-centered character in young adults around the world through community building, missions, and spiritual growth.
Within 10 years of its founding, the League claimed over 1.75 million members in 19,500 chapters internationally.
[4] In the Methodist Episcopal Church, South there were 3846 chapters of the league, with 133,797 members.