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'''Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church''' is a Methodist church located at 2541 [[Rocky Ridge Road]]. The church was founded in 1958 when the Rocky Ridge community was experiencing a large increase in population during the late 1950's and early 1960's. | '''Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church''' is a Methodist church located at 2541 [[Rocky Ridge Road]]. The church was founded in 1958 when the Rocky Ridge community was experiencing a large increase in population during the late 1950's and early 1960's. | ||
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* In 1963, a new educational building was completed. | * In 1963, a new educational building was completed. | ||
* On [[February 8]], [[1970]], the first service was held in the new sanctuary. | * On [[February 8]], [[1970]], the first service was held in the new sanctuary. | ||
* In 2005, a major renovation of the sanctuary was completed. | |||
==Pastors== | ==Pastors== | ||
Revision as of 21:04, 1 January 2018
Mountain Chapel United Methodist Church is a Methodist church located at 2541 Rocky Ridge Road. The church was founded in 1958 when the Rocky Ridge community was experiencing a large increase in population during the late 1950's and early 1960's.
The church is the charter organization for Boy Scout Troop 69 (chartered in December 1966).
History
- On February 9, 1958, the first worship service was held in the Rocky Ridge Civic Center.
- In March of 1958, seven acres of land was purchased along Rocky Ridge Road for the new church site.
- On June 4, 1958, the church was officially organized and named Mountain Chapel Methodist Church of Rocky Ridge at the first Quarterly Conference.
- On June 29, 1958, Rev. Howard E. Collins was appointed as the first full-time minister.
- On August 23, 1959, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new chapel.
- On March 7, 1960, the first service was held in the new chapel.
- In 1963, a new educational building was completed.
- On February 8, 1970, the first service was held in the new sanctuary.
- In 2005, a major renovation of the sanctuary was completed.
Pastors
- Howard Collins, 1958-1962
- Joe Elmore, 1962-1966
- Gerry Hearin, 1966-1970
- R. A. VanLandingham, 1970-?
- Joe Elmore
- Daniel Kitchens
- Joe Raines
- Tom Parrish
- Tyler Christiansen (current)
References
- (1974) Church directory