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This Week in Christian History: Oliver Cromwell, 'Oh Happy Day,' and The United Methodist Church

By Michael Gryboski, Editor
CrossRoads United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Arizona is seen here in a Feb. 13, 2010 photo.
CrossRoads United Methodist Church in Phoenix, Arizona is seen here in a Feb. 13, 2010 photo. | (Photo: AP Images/Matt York)

Christianity is a faith with a long and detailed history, with numerous events of lasting significance occurring throughout the ages.

Each week brings the anniversaries of great milestones, horrid tragedies, amazing triumphs, telling tribulations, inspirational progress, and everything in between.

Here are just a few things that happened this week, April 22-28, in Church history. They include the birth of Oliver Cromwell, the Billboard debut of the hit song "Oh Happy Day," and the creation of The United Methodist Church.

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