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AMORY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
The history of Amory’s First United Methodist Church is a story of three church buildings, a roster of thirty-nine members, youth and Sunday school leaders, staff and music, but more importantly, years of Christian education, worship of our Lord, and service to our community and nation.
The church began in 1889 with forty members meeting in various locations until a church was build. The Frisco Railroad donated the present corner lot and the first church, a small frame building, was erected in 1894, debt free. Church membership grew, and in 1914 the large brick dome church was build, followed by an education building in 1925. After eleven years use, the dome church burned January 11, 1926. By early 1927, a church much like the church today was ready for use. It was dedicated Easter Sunday, April 17, 1927, with over 795 members. But tragedy struck again in February 1936, when the church was destroyed by fire. Services were held in the high school.
A replica church was built rapidly and debt free, using the same plans. It reopened November 15, 1936, with the dedication of the Last Supper mural, a gift from Margaret Schuk of Cincinnati, the daughter of the construction supervisor. The youth, education, and recreation building was dedicated April 25, 1972.
From its beginning FUMC has provided programs of worship, education, and activities for all ages. We ask God’s blessings as we continue to serve in Jesus’ name. Our hearts, minds, and doors are always open.
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