Gravelhillumc.org
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Gravel Hill United Methodist Church in Palmyra, PA
Description
Gravel Hill United Methodist Church, a faith community where we learn about Christ through study and worship, live Christ through mission and fellowship to share Christ with the world.
GHMC has a very rich past. In 1846, Henry and Elizabeth Landis sold a portion of their farm to the trustees of the church for a sum of $5.00. This plot of ground was 60 square perches and included an area for a cemetery. The first church erected on this site was known as "Zion's Church on Gravel Hill" and was a member of the United Brethren Church denomination.
In 1905, the original church building was torn down and a new building was constructed. In 1911, the United Brethren Church merged with the Evangelical Church and Zion's Church on Gravel Hill became known as Second Evangelical Brethren Church. In 1952, additions were added to the north and south ends of the building to create a new chancel area and room for additional seating. In 1956, another addition was added to the north to allow for a larger sanctuary, In 1968, a second merger took place between Evangelical United Brethren Church and The United Methodist Church. The Second Evangelical United Brethren Church was renamed Gravel Hill United Methodist Church. In 1969, an education wing and fellowship hall were completed. In 1996, the church celebrated 150 years on Gravel Hill. A year long celebration of "Shining the Light of Christ" culminated with a picnic and dedication of the pavilion behind the church.
Languages
English
Contact
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- Metro Manila
- Philippines 1604
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- +63.64325453
