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In 1855, the Franklin Lakes United Methodist Church was incorporated. The Rev. T.S. Haggerty became the first official pastor in 1868. In the 1850’s the congregation met in the straw thatch roofed barn owned by Mr. John Lozier. Until 1868, they were served by a Methodist circuit rider.
In 1855, church ground was purchased from Mr. Harry Sturr and in 1856 the church was dedicated. In 1898, the Rev. William Jackson was appointed to the church and in 1907 the parsonage was purchased. For a time, the Rev. Jackson served as the Postmaster for the village, the parsonage back porch serving as his office.
In 1917, Mr. William V. Pulis offered the church free light for five years if the church would provide the wiring. In 1919, a fire destroyed the church building and the congregation gathered in the Public School Building until 1921. That year, the stone sanctuary was built on the present site and dedicated. In 1968, the current sanctuary was dedicated.
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Rev. JongIn Lee
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Dr. Russell Wagoner
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Donna Mulder
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1855
Serving God for Over 160 Years.
160+
Committed Members
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Small Groups and Classes
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Community Ministries
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Founder of CEO
Mike Bryan
