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'''Morris United Methodist Church''' is a Methodist congregation located on a 1-acre site at 8348 [[3rd Avenue Morris|3rd Avenue]] in the [[Morris]] community. [[George Hollis]] is the pastor. | '''Morris United Methodist Church''' is a Methodist congregation located on a 1-acre site at 8348 [[3rd Avenue Morris|3rd Avenue]] in the [[Morris]] community. [[George Hollis]] is the pastor. | ||
Since [[2000]] the church's membership declined from 77 to a low of 52 before rebounding slightly to just over 60 members. Beginning on [[September 14]], [[2008]] the church merged with [[Friendship United Methodist Church]] of [[Gardendale]]. The combined congregation plans to sell both former | Since [[2000]] the church's membership declined from 77 to a low of 52 before rebounding slightly to just over 60 members. Beginning on [[September 14]], [[2008]] the church merged with [[Friendship United Methodist Church]] of [[Gardendale]]. The combined congregation plans to sell both former buildings and move to a new location. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 23:43, 21 September 2008
Morris United Methodist Church is a Methodist congregation located on a 1-acre site at 8348 3rd Avenue in the Morris community. George Hollis is the pastor.
Since 2000 the church's membership declined from 77 to a low of 52 before rebounding slightly to just over 60 members. Beginning on September 14, 2008 the church merged with Friendship United Methodist Church of Gardendale. The combined congregation plans to sell both former buildings and move to a new location.
References
- Patterson, Melanie (September 12, 2008) "Historic church to close doors." North Jefferson News
- Garrison, Greg (September 14, 2008) "Morris, Gardendale Methodists to join arms as memberships decline." Birmingham News