CHURCHES WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUN

CHURCHES WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF THE

SUSQUEHANNA CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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CUMBERLAND COUNTY PA

1. Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Address: 1480 Jerusalem Road
Municipality: Hampden township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church

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2. Big Spring United Methodist Church

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Address: 12 Springfield Road, village of Springfield
Municipality: West Pennsboro township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

Journal references:
1896,21 – added new front, tower and bell

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3. Bloserville St. Mary's United Methodist Church

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Address: 4133 Enola Road, village of Bloserville
Municipality: Upper Frankford township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

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4. Boiling Springs Otterbein United Methodist Church

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Address: 647 Forge Road
Municipality: South Middleton township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

Journal references:
     1897,29 – ground purchased for new building in Boiling Springs
     1898,19 – 81x56 brick church building dedicated at new location 11/21/1897
     1938,38 – new educational and social room dedicated

Brief History:
This congregation is worshiping at its fourth location. It was established in 1843 as one of eleven appointments on the Hershe’s circuit meeting in the Wise school house, about two miles northwest of Boiling Springs. In 1854 a church building was erected in Springville, by the present cemetery, just west of Boiling Springs. In 1897 a church building was erected in Boiling Springs at 2 Forge Road and used for 101 years, until the present facility was occupied in 1998. The 1897 building was sold to the Unitarian Universalist Church.

5. Camp Hill United Methodist Church

Address: 417 S. 22^nd Street
Municipality: borough of Camp Hill
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

Journal references:
1896,69 – purchased brick church abandoned by another denomination

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6. Carlisle United Methodist Church

Address: 333 S. Spring Garden Street
Municipality: borough of Carlisle
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:
Spring Garden Street runs north-south near the eastern edge of the borough. From the square in Carlisle, go three full blocks west on Hugh Street to Spring Garden Street. Go three full blocks south on Spring Garden Street. The church is on the left.

Historic Conference:
     Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church (Grace)
     Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church (First)
     Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (Allison)

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Brief History:
This congregation was formed in 2012 by the union of the Allison (former Methodist), First (former Evangelical) and Grace (former United Brethren) United Methodist congregations. The congregation met in the former Grace building until the new present site was occupied in September 2020.

7. Cleversburg United Methodist Church

Address: 1 Walnutdale Road, village of Cleversburg
Municipality: Southampton township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

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8. Enola Emmanuel United Methodist Church

Address: 22 Salt Road
Municipality: East Pennsboro township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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9. Enola Mount Zion United Methodist Church

Address: 4685 Mount Zion Drive
Municipality: Hampden township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

Journal references:
1958,87 – purchase of property for relocation of church across the road

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10. Good Shepherd Community United Methodist Church

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Address: 2135 Ritner Highway
Municipality: West Pennsboro township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

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11. Hays Grove United Methodist Church

Address: 2180 Pine Road, community of Hays Grove
Municipality: Penn township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

Journal references:
1937,23 – name changed by request of congregation from Mount Pleasant to Hayes Grove

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12. Hickorytown United Methodist Church

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Address: 1510 W. Trindle Road, village of Hickorytown
Municipality: Middlesex township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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13. Hope United Methodist Church

Address: 6260 Carlisle Pike
Municipality: Hampden township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (Salem)
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical United Brethren Church (Delbrook)

Journal references

Brief History:
In 1970 the Salem and Delbrook congregations united to create Hope UMC and erect a new building adjacent to the original Salem structure.

14. Hopewell United Methodist Church

Address: 10 Enola Road, village of McKinney
Municipality: Hopewell township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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15. Leesburg United Methodist Church

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Address: 14 Strohm Road, village of Lees Crossroads
Municipality: Southampton township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

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16. Lemoyne Grace United Methodist Church

Address: 309 Herman Avenue
Municipality: borough of Lemoyne
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

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17. Letort United Methodist Church

Address: 1198 Claremont Road
Municipality: Middlesex tgownship
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

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18. Mechanicsburg First United Methodist Church

Address: 135 W. Simpson Street
Municipality: borough of Mechanicsburg
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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19. Mechanicsburg Grace United Methodist Church

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Address: 216 S. Market Street
Municipality: borough of Mechanicsburg
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:
The building is two blocks south of the square, on the southwest corner of Market and Simpson Streets.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

Journal references:
1904,89 – loan of $300 to purchase church building on Coover Street

Brief History:
In 1902 the superintendent of the Carlisle District visited several Evangelical families in Mechanicsburg and was impressed with the possibilities of beginning a work in that growing town. Rev. A.H. Irvine of Lemoyne began preaching services at the home of John B. Shover at 15 S. Arch Street, and then in the Union Church on Main Street. In 1903 a chapel on West Coover Street was purchased from the United Brethren Old Constitution. Later the brick church building at Arch and Locust was purchased when First United Brethren relocated to Simpson Street. The property at Market and Simpson was purchased by faith in 1927, and ground was broken for the present facility in 1936.

20. Middlesex United Methodist Church

Address: 118 N. Middlesex Road
Municipality: Middlesex township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

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21. Mount Hope United Methodist Church

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Address: 555 Whiskey Run Road
Municipality: Upper Mifflin township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

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22. Mount Olivet United Methodist Church

Address: 5000 Simpson Ferry Road
Municipality: Lower Allen township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Church

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23. Mount Rock United Methodist Church

Address: 598 Mount Rock Road, community of Mount Rock
Municipality: West Pennsboro township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church

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24. Newburg New Hope United Methodist Church

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Address: 203 High Street
Municipality: borough of Newburg
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

Journal references:
1900,22 – building destroyed by storm 8/2/1899; new brick building erected

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25. Oakville United Methodist Church

Address: 519 Oakville Road, village of Oakville
Municipality: North Newton township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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26. Shepherdstown United Methodist Church

Address: 1934 S. York Street, village of Shepherdstown
Municipality: Upper Allen township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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27. Shippensburg Christ United Methodist Church

Address: 47 E. King Street
Municipality: borough of Shippensburg
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:
King Street is US 11, the main north-south route through the borough. The church is on the northwest corner of King Street and Apple Avenue, ½ block north of the center of town.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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Brief History:
Methodism was introduced to Shippensburg by circuit riders in 1787, and a log building capable of seating about 200 was erected about 1790. The congregation’s second building, a one-story brick structure still standing on Orange Street and now owned by the AMEZ denomination, was erected in 1825. They relocated to the present site in 1872 and erected a two-story church building that was destroyed by fire in 1901. The present sanctuary was erected in 1902, and the educational building added in 1956.

28. Shippensburg Messiah United Methodist Church

Address: 30 S. Penn Street
Municipality: borough of Shippensburg
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:
From the center of Shippensburg (King and Earl Streets), go 2 blocks east on King Street (US 11) to Penn Street. Go 1 block south on Penn Street. The church is on the southwest corner of Penn Street and Neff Avenue.

Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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Brief History:
United Brethren circuit rider (and later bishop) Christian Newcomer preached occasionally in Shippensburg as early as 1798, usually in the Methodist building, but it wasn’t until 1866 that a class was organized and regular preaching established at the home of local preacher J.C. Smiley. The first appointed pastor was Rev. John Fohl. A lot was purchased on North Penn Street, and a brick church building was erected in 1869 and replaced by a more modern and commodious structure that was dedicated January 21, 1894, by Bishop Ezekiel B. Kephart. In 1922 a new site was purchased on South Penn Street, and the present sanctuary was dedicated October 26, 1924 by Bishop William M. Bell.
A new educational building, to be known as the Evangel Center, was constructed adjacent to the church sanctuary and dedicated on September 27, 1970.

29. Shiremanstown United Methodist Church

Address: 125 E. Main Street
Municipality: borough of Shiremanstown
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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30. Summerdale United Methodist Church

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Address: 230 E. Second Street, town of Summerdale
Municipality: East Pennsboro township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

Journal references:
1911,73 – Leah Shindle Robins Memorial ME Church dedicated 11/20/1910

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31. Walnut Bottom Trinity United Methodist Church

Address: 118 W. Main Street, village of Walnut Bottom
Municipality: South Newton township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Evangelical Church (Jacksonville)
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church (Rehoboth)

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Brief History:
In 1968 Jacksonville (EV) and Rehoboth (ME) united to create the present Walnut Bottom UMC and erected a new building at a new site.

32. West Hill United Methodist Church

Address: 2165 Newville Road, village of West Hill
Municipality: West Pennsboro township
County: Cumberland
State: PA

Directions:

Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

Journal references:
Central Pennsylvania Conference 1961,77 – received on transfer from Pennsylvania Conference

Brief History: