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Our History:
The Middlesex
Church has been serving the spiritual needs of the community since 1871.
The congregation
started as an Evangelical gathering following revival meetings in an old
log schoolhouse that stood across the road from the present building. In
1873 the schoolhouse was purchased and moved to this side of the road,
where it served as a house of worship for thirteen years. In 1886 it was
removed and a new two-room church with steeple was built for $1700.
Following successful revival meetings in 1950, the basement was excavated
for Sunday School facilities. In 1969 the present sanctuary was
constructed. An addition consisting of 8 classrooms and a large
multi-purpose room was dedicated in 1983.
Originally an
Evangelical congregation, we became part of the Evangelical United
Brethren Church via the merger of 1946 and later a United Methodist Church
following another merger in 1968.
Our congregation
is a diverse gathering of long-time residents and newcomers. We offer
ministries to meet the needs of support, celebration, continual growth and
meaningful service. Programs with special emphasis upon children, youth,
families and senior citizens meet throughout the year.
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