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The Hope United Methodist Church has a long and proud
history of service to Christ and His people in Canal
Winchester. It was first started as a United Brethren Class in
1815, by Ludwig Kramer, known as the “Kramer Class”. It
met in his home and a log school house. Shortly thereafter,
Mr. Kramer added a large frame room onto his residence for
meeting purposes. When Kramer subsequently sold his
house to Sam Dietz, he reserved the room for the church’s
use. When the services became too evangelical (noisy) Dietz
bought out the meeting room. Some of our current members
are the descendants of the founders of our church and town.
In 1833, a frame meeting house was erected on East
Columbus Street. This was the first of three structures built
on the present site and was shared with the Methodist
Episcopal Church (Faith) from 1838-50. In 1851, a brick
building replaced the frame one. Then, in 1887, the present
structure was erected using much of the bricks, floor, and
joists of the old building. The Fellowship Hall and kitchen
were added in 1952 and the educational annex in 1960.
Not only is Hope Church the first church organized in Canal
Winchester, it also has claim to several other firsts: Sunday
School in Canal Winchester (1833); Church bell in the
community (1846); organ in the United Brethren Conference
(1865); Children’s Day in the denomination (1879).
Hope Church is close to a major city, surrounded by farmland
quickly being developed. The village attracts families drawn
by good schools and village atmosphere and therefore has
attracted a more diverse culture.
Although Hope Church is land locked and off the beaten path,
it has always been proud to be the best little church in Canal
Winchester. Statistics tell us that our size is average for UMC
denominations.
In 2003 the Choir and drama group offered a Bicentennial
program that was so exciting that folks could hardly remain in
their pews. Hope Church has hosted community events such
as Meet the Mayor candidates and the annual Trash and
Treasure Sale is not only a wonderful fund raiser for the
church, it serves the needs of the community with it two day
sale in October.
Reverend Dennis Dinger was the 85th pastor to serve at Hope
Church and broke tradition of the United Methodist Church
when he was appointed to Hope Church for second term after
a nine year interval. Pastor Craig Arnold is the current Pastor
at Hope United Methodist Church.
Every Sunday morning that Hope Church opens the doors is
an opportunity for Glory.
history of service to Christ and His people in Canal
Winchester. It was first started as a United Brethren Class in
1815, by Ludwig Kramer, known as the “Kramer Class”. It
met in his home and a log school house. Shortly thereafter,
Mr. Kramer added a large frame room onto his residence for
meeting purposes. When Kramer subsequently sold his
house to Sam Dietz, he reserved the room for the church’s
use. When the services became too evangelical (noisy) Dietz
bought out the meeting room. Some of our current members
are the descendants of the founders of our church and town.
In 1833, a frame meeting house was erected on East
Columbus Street. This was the first of three structures built
on the present site and was shared with the Methodist
Episcopal Church (Faith) from 1838-50. In 1851, a brick
building replaced the frame one. Then, in 1887, the present
structure was erected using much of the bricks, floor, and
joists of the old building. The Fellowship Hall and kitchen
were added in 1952 and the educational annex in 1960.
Not only is Hope Church the first church organized in Canal
Winchester, it also has claim to several other firsts: Sunday
School in Canal Winchester (1833); Church bell in the
community (1846); organ in the United Brethren Conference
(1865); Children’s Day in the denomination (1879).
Hope Church is close to a major city, surrounded by farmland
quickly being developed. The village attracts families drawn
by good schools and village atmosphere and therefore has
attracted a more diverse culture.
Although Hope Church is land locked and off the beaten path,
it has always been proud to be the best little church in Canal
Winchester. Statistics tell us that our size is average for UMC
denominations.
In 2003 the Choir and drama group offered a Bicentennial
program that was so exciting that folks could hardly remain in
their pews. Hope Church has hosted community events such
as Meet the Mayor candidates and the annual Trash and
Treasure Sale is not only a wonderful fund raiser for the
church, it serves the needs of the community with it two day
sale in October.
Reverend Dennis Dinger was the 85th pastor to serve at Hope
Church and broke tradition of the United Methodist Church
when he was appointed to Hope Church for second term after
a nine year interval. Pastor Craig Arnold is the current Pastor
at Hope United Methodist Church.
Every Sunday morning that Hope Church opens the doors is
an opportunity for Glory.
History of Hope Church
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