In 1909, the first black Methodist Episcopal church, Scott Memorial, was organized by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Henson.The new church was named for Isaiah B. Scott. Bishop Scott was one of the first black bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church. He has served as Missionary Bishop to Liberia.

In 1914, a house located on Beacon Street between Beaubien and St. Antoine was purchased and converted into a suitable place of worship. Later, a lot was purchased on Beaubien between Superior Avenue and Alexandrine Street. A new church building was constructed on the site and the cornerstone was laid in August 1914.

In the early twenties, Scott Memorial was one of the leading churches in Detroit. The membership grew to over one thousand members. It was known as the "Mother Church" because it had given birth to Berea, Second Grace and St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Churches.

In 1929 Scott moved into its new church home located at 609 E. Kirby.

In the latter part of the 20th century, our church home, located at 10372 West Chicago Boulevard under the leadership of Reverend Donald Scavella, was purchased for $1. the building was valued at $800,000.

Scott church was under the leadership of Dr. Quincy Cooper during most of the eighties.Many projects were initiated during this time and some are still in existence. Some of these projects included the Food Pantry, the Clothes Closet, a computer literacy program, a GED program, a Job Club, Narcotics Anonymous and the Seasoned Citizens.

Dr. Anthony Shipley served as Pastor from 1987 to 1992. In addition to his pastoral duties, he was very involved in community projects. He served on the board of the Barton / McFarland Association. He was well known by the principles in the neighborhood schools. Dr. Shipley was also strong supporter of the aspires, a college-bound program.

Dr. Andrew Allie followed Dr. Shipley. Under his administration, reverend Michael Nelson, a youth minister, was hired. Extensive renovations were undertaken. windows valued at $77,000 were installed in the sanctuary, as well as new chandeliers.

In 2001, the conference assigned our first female pastor, Reverend Joyce E. Wallace to our church. That same year, Scott experienced a devastating fire. The sanctuary was completely destroyed.

We are now worshipping at Redford United Methodist Church while we our searching for a new church home. We are under the leadership of the Reverend Anthony R. Hood.