First United Methodist Church - Oneonta, NY
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N 42° 27.233 W 075° 03.890
18T E 494669 N 4700174
"First United Methodist Church is a reconciling congregation, dedicated to full inclusivity in the United Methodist Church and the universal Church " "First UMC of Oneonta is a safe place to ask questions, express doubt, and share your faith."
Waymark Code: WMT4VJ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2016
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The History of Otsego County, New York 1740-1878 D. Hamilton Hurd Published by Everts & Fariss, Philadelphia
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This church was organized in 1830 by Rev. George HANNOR, who was the preacher in charge of the circuit which included Oneonta Plains, who at the solicitation of David T. EVANS, of Oneonta, came to this place and formed a class...the first house of worship was erected in 1844. This building was erected at a cost of $1500...the erection of the present substantial edifice, which cost, together with the lot, the sum of $10,000. The building was erected in 1868 and 1869, during the pastorate of Rev. R. W. PEBBLES...The church is now in a prosperous condition, and has a membership of two hundred and ninety-six persons."
"The handbell teams are members of the Handbell Musicians of America (formerly the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Inc.), and have participated in National, International, and Area II Handbell Festivals."
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