On this day, 145 years ago, Xenia: Trinity Methodist Church was born. Trinity was an offshoot of Xenia: First Methodist which traces its beginning to 1808 here in Xenia, Ohio.Ironically, these two churches with histories already intertwined merged to become "Faith Community United Methodist" and worshipped for the first time at our present Country Club Drive location in 1972. We have been here ever since, "Sharing Faith and Building Community."
Since this is Faith Community's bicentennial year, it's only fitting that we pause on this 145th birthday anniversary of Trinity Methodist and give thanks to God for the faithful people who have gone before us.
In my eight years as pastor of Faith Community, many members of the church will slip into the conversation that they were from the Trinity church. God bless them for how they are grateful for their previous congregation that is now part of Faith Community.
My mother sang in the choir here for many years. My sister and one of my brothers were each married here. My father's funeral service was conducted by Rev. Bob Chiles in 1963. I participated in MYF all through high school.
ReplyDeleteMany, many memories of the "old" church! Thank you for posting this. Marcia Murray Holstrom
My mother sang in the choir - long after this picture was taken - but for many, many years. My father's funeral service was conducted by Rev. Bob Chiles in 1963. My sister and one of my brothers were married here. I was active in MYF all through high school. Many, many memories of the old church...
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Marcia Murray Holstrom