831 Poquoson Ave
Poquoson, VA 23662
(757) 868-6842
FAX (757) 868-0293
Linking a Golden Past . . . . . . With a Glorious Future. Tabernacle has a wonderful and exciting past. This page contains just few of the major events shaping it. If you would like to know more, please contact us and we will be more than happy to talk to you about our church. |
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Tabernacle's Time Line |
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| March 20, 1817 | Tabernacle Church was formally established. It was called the Methodist Episcopal Church, and changed to Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal a few years later. |
| 1855 | The church was sold and another building was constructed. |
| 1883 | Church building was destroyed by fire. |
| August 24, 1884 | On the present site, a new church building was dedicated. Cost $2000 |
| 1902 | Tabernacle and Trinity become theEast York Circuit. |
| 1912 | An addition was added to the church building. |
| 1927 | Another additon was added to the church building |
| 1950 | Tabernacle became a station church with its own full time pastor. |
| 1956 | Built a separate education building. |
| June 14, 1972 | Tabernacle's fourth and present building was dedicated which brought all educational, office and worship facilities under a single roof. |
| November 12, 1991 | A new education wing was consecrated. |
| September 18, 2003 | Hurricane Isabel struck the church causing massive flooding and damage to the sanctuary, the chaqpel, music rooms, some classrooms and the offices. |
| February 27, 2005 | Groundbreaking ceremony for building project. |
| February 28, 2005 | Construction starts on Fellowship Hall and kitchen. |
| November 20, 2005 | New kitchen and Social Hall dedicated. |