 The building was designed to be a German Reform Church called “Georg Kirchen” in honor of the then reigning King George III of England.At first the Methodists referred to it as “our new meeting house”, but most likely at Pilmore's suggestion the name was changed to St. George's after the patron Saint of England, who was martyred in the Diocletian Persecution in the year 303.1769 
October 7 - First Methodist Hymnal published in America; printed at St. George's
November 24 - Joseph Pilmore conducts and preaches The Dedication Service and first sermon in this building.