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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH  
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1677 Trindle Road
Carlisle, PA.  17013
Telephone:  (717)  243-8360


Sunday School:          9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Worship Service:        10:30 a.m.
Bible Study:                Tuesday 7:00-8:30 p.m. 

Hickorytown (ME, c1920) is located on Trindle Road (Pa. Route 641), approximately 4 miles east of Carlisle, PA. The early history of this congregation or an EV-ME union congregation that evolved into an ME body when it began being supplied with student pastors from Dickinson College. One of those student pastors, D. Frederick Wertz, later became president of the denomination's Lycoming College and a United Methodist Bishop. A pre-1900 church building stood for many years just west of the present church property and on the opposite side of Trindle Road. The church was a two point charge with Boiling Springs (ME) 1922-1957 and on a three-point charge with Boiling Springs and Barnitz (ME) 1957-1976. The present building, designed to serve as office, education, and fellowship hall, was completed in 1972. The original church building was destroyed when the load bearing wall was damaged beyond repair by a sink hole. The fellowship hall was converted into the present sanctuary.

Hickorytown United Methodist Church has a rich history of various religious affiliations over the years.   Persons have worshiped as United Brethern (UB), Evangelicals, United Brethren (EUB), Methodist Episcopal (ME), and merged denominations.   Present membership is 61 full-members and numerous constituents.  The congregation is undertaking new programs to witness to the kingdom of God in the community and in the world.

This congregation is supported by the untiring efforts of a strong United Methodist Women's group that continue the works and traditions of the early Mission Society.

The Nursery, Sanctuary, and Administrative Office have recently been remodeled and painted. New drapes and carpets enhance the surroundings.   The ultimate goal is to repaint the entire church in this calendar year. Endowments and proceeds from various fund raising activities are making this possible.

If you are in the area, you are invited and encouraged to stop by, especially on Sunday morning, and worship with us.