CHURCHES WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUN

CHURCHES WITHIN THE PRESENT BOUNDARIES OF THE

SUSQUEHANNA CONFERENCE OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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FRANKLIN COUNTY PA

1. Amberson United Methodist Church

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Address: 18889 Amberson Road
Municipality: Fannett township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference: Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church

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2. Chambersburg First United Methodist Church

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Address: 225 South Second Street
Municipality: borough of Chambersburg
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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3. Chambersburg Park Avenue United Methodist Church

Description: Description: Description: Description: Chambersbug Park Avenue

Address: 1140 Edgar Avenue
Municipality: borough of Chambersburg
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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4. Chambersburg St. Paul United Methodist Church

Description: Description: Description: Description: Chambersburg St. Paul

Address: 750 Norland Avenue
Municipality: borough of Chambersburg
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

Journal references:
1897,65 – cornerstone laid 9/20/1896

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5. Charlestown United Methodist Church

Description: Description: Description: Description: Charlestown

Address: 13826 Buchanan Trail West
Municipality: Peters township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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6. Concord United Methodist Church

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Address: 24234 Path Valley Road
Municipality: Fannett township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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7. Doylesburg United Methodist Church

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Address: 22245 Main Street, village of Doylesburg
Municipality: Fannett township
County: Franklin
State: PA

Directions:
From the intersection of PA 75 and PA 641, go 7 miles north on PA 75 to the village of Doylesburg. As PA 75 bypasses Doylesburg to the east, bear left onto Main Street [old PA 75] as you approach the village. The church is on the west side of the road.

Historic Conference:
Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church

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Brief History:
The Concord ME (now UM) church was the mother church of area Methodism and base of the Concord ME circuit. The Methodist Protestant controversy divided that congregation, and the dissenters organized an MP congregation and erected a small church building on Back Road. They became part of the of the Shippensburg MP circuit, which formed in 1830 and renamed the Concord MP circuit in 1839. Amberson and Roxbury were added to the circuit in the 1870’s. In 1881 the MP members in Doylesburg, who had been worshipping in the Burns Valley School House and other places, erected their present substantial church building and the Concord group eventually elected to merge into Doylesburg. In 1929 the appointment was officially renamed Doylesburg circuit.
Following the 1939 denominational re-merger, the Doylesburg (former MP) and Concord (former ME) congregations remained on separate charges until 1961. The 4-point, 2-county United Methodist Doylesburg charge (Doylesburg, Concord, New Germantown, Blain) existed for over 25 years until 1993.

8. Fayetteville Calvary United Methodist Church

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Address: 150 Norlo Drive
Municipality: Guilford township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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Brief History:
Methodism in Fayetteville appears to date from the 1820’s. The congregation met in the Union building until erecting their first structure in 1888 at what is now 157 West Main Street. They purchased their present property in 1962 on which they erected the present building in 1964.

9. Fort Loudon United Methodist Church

Description: Description: Description: Description: Fort Loudon

Address: 12781 Main Street, village of Fort Loudon
Municipality: Peters township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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10. Laurel Grove United Methodist Church

Description: Description: Description: Description: Laurel Grove

Address: 17697 Amberson Road
Municipality: Fannett township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

Journal references:
1895,24 – new building ready for dedication
1896,21 – new building dedicated 11/24/1895

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11. Little Cove United Methodist Church

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Address: 12599 Little Cove Road
Municipality: Warren township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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12. Marion First United Methodist Church

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Address: 94 Colorado Street, town of Marion
Municipality: Guilford township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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Brief History:
This congregation was originally United Brethren and has been a regular appointment since 1835. The first building was erected by the cemetery in 1843 and replaced by a larger structure in 1886. The sanctuary at the present location was dedicated in 1925, using much of the material from the structure at the old site. The cornerstone reads “First UB in Christ 1924.” A two-story Christian Education building, 64x36 feet, was dedicated December 10, 1972. Additions to the building in 2017 included a covered drop-off entry, a large foyer, a new nursery, main-level bathrooms that are 100% handicap-friendly, a large multi-purpose room, and a commercial-grade kitchen.

13. Mercersburg First United Methodist Church

Description: Description: Description: Description: Mercersburg

Address: 11 N. Fayette Street
Municipality: borough of Mercersburg
County: Franklin
State: PA

Directions:
From the “square” at Buchanan Trail (PA 16) and Seminary Street, go 1 block east on Seminary Street. The church is on the northeast corner of Seminary and Fayette Streets.

Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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Brief History:
The cornerstone on the old building reads “ME Church 1834; rebuilt 1887.”

14. Mont Alto United Methodist Church

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Address: 10 South Main Street
Municipality: borough of Mont Alto
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

Journal references:
1875,40 – brick church building costing about $3500 has been erected

Brief History:
     This congregation is a union of two denominational traditions worshipping in a building erected by the Methodists. A frame structure built near the Mont Alto Iron Company in 1869 served the newly organized class of Methodists until 1874, when a brick building was erected to meet the needs of the growing congregation. A tower was added in 1919, with a bell that was purchased from the Reformed Church with the inscription “Praise God in His Holiness.” Over the years a social hall, kitchen, educational unit and pastor’s study have been added to the structure.
     A United Brethren class had been organized in Mont Alto in 1843 and eventually settled into a brick building erected a few blocks to east in 1905.
     In 1971 the Otterbein UMC (formerly United Brethren) and Wesley UMC (formerly Methodist) congregations became a two-point charge and in 2009 they united to form the present Mont Alto United Methodist Church, worshipping in the former Methodist building.

15. Mount Union United Methodist Church

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Address: 8082 Lincoln Way East
Municipality: Greene township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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16. Otterbein United Methodist Church

Description: Description: Description: Description: Outterbein

Address: 15634 Paxton Run Road
Municipality: Lurgan township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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17. Quincy United Methodist Church

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Address: 8734 Anthony Highway, village of Quincy
Municipality: Quincy township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

Journal references:
1896,21 – building destroyed by storm; new building dedicated 12/8/1895
1933,32 – new $2600 educational room dedicated 7/23/1933

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18. Roxbury First United Methodist Church

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Address: PA 641, village of Roxbury
Municipality: Lurgan township
County: Franklin
State: PA

Directions: The church is on the south side of PA 641, immediately west of the intersection where PA 997 head off to the north.

Historic Conference:
Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church

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Brief History:
This congregation originally worshiped in the no-longer-standing union church in the village cemetery. In 1874 they erected the present sanctuary, which has been in continuous use ever since. The congregation was on a Methodist Protestant charge with Amberson, Concord and Doylesburg, which were on the other side of the mountain. In 1939 the Methodist Protestant and Methodist Episcopal denominations united to form the Methodist Church. The Methodist Episcopal congregation, which had been meeting in the old union church, merged into the congregation in 1941 to form the Roxbury Methodist Church. The sanctuary was significantly enlarged in 1950, and the education wing was added in 1970.

19. St. John's United Methodist Church

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Address: 3001 Warm Spring Road
Municipality: Hamilton towhship
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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20. St. Thomas United Methodist Church

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Address: 360 Saint Thomas Edenville Road
Municipality: St. Thomas township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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Brief History:
This congregation was formed in 1969 by the union of the former Methodist and EUB churches of St. Thomas. The united congregation worshiped in the EUB building until present structure, the 1973 project of the Church Builders Club, was consecrated in 1974.

21. Spring Run United Methodist Church

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Address: 16667 Main Street, village of Spring Run
Municipality: Fannett township
County: Franklin
State: PA

Directions:
From the intersection of PA 641 and PA 75, go west on PA 641 one block to Main Street [old PA 75]. Go south on Main Street 300 yards to the Y in the road. The church is within the Y formed by Main Street and Mountain Green Road.

Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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Brief History:
This class was organized in 1830 and erected their first building in 1841 along Main Street, a brick structure about 200 yards north of the present building where the road crosses the creek. Their second building, a frame structure, was erected at the present site in 1883. The existing stone structure was dedicated in 1947. For many years the 4-point Spring Run charge consisted of Spring Run, Mountain Green Bethel (discontinued in 2012), Carrick (discontinued 2024) and Amberson (now Laurel Grove UMC). From 1901 to 1909 the Spring Run charge was part of the Allegheny Conference. It was returned to the Pennsylvania Conference in 1909.

22. State Line United Methodist Church

Description: Description: Description: Description: State Line

Address: 287 East Avenue, village of State Line
Municipality: Antrim township
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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23. Upper Strasburg United Methodist Church

Description: Description: Description: Description: Upper Strusburg

Address: 9480 Upper Strasburg Road, village of Upper Strasburg
Municipality: Letterkenny township
County: Franklin
State: PA

Directions:
Upper Strasburg is 11 miles west of Shippensburg on PA 533 (Upper Strasburg Road), at the western terminus of that route. As you enter the village of Upper Strasburg heading west on PA 533, the church is about the 12rh structure on the north side of the highway.

Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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Brief History:
The first building used by this congregation was built of logs in 1833 on the west corner of the plot where the present building stands. That building served until 1855, when the present structure was erected.

24. Waynesboro Christ United Methodist Church

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Address: 100 S. Church Street
Municipality: borough of Waynesboro
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Central Pennsylvania Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church

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25. Waynesboro Faith United Methodist Church

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Address: 104 N. Potomac Street
Municipality: borough of Waynesboro
County: Franklin
State: PA

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Historic Conference:
Pennsylvania Conference of the United Brethren Church

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