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Lahey Chapel United
Methodist Church
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City
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Gardner
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Address
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Hwy 1200
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2003 Membership
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31
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Date Founded
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1938
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Lahey Chapel had its beginnings
on Dec. 6, 1936, when a group of from the Wilda community met at a house
belonging to Lynn Sweat. Rev. Charles Lahey would lead the meetings
in private homes until 1938, when local men constructed a church building.
Most of the supplies were donated by people in the area. The first
service was held in the new church in July 1938. The first member
listed on the roll is Rosa Morse (August 1938).
Though many of the young people
grew up and moved away, the congregation still remains active. Attendance
increases at special times, such as homecomings on Easter Sundays and at
Christmas time. |
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How to Get There:
Take
Hwy 28 west out of Alexandria. Almost 2 miles past the caution light
at the Hwy 121 intersection, turn right on St. Clair Rd. (at the 2nd caution
light). After 2.1 miles, turn left on Hwy 1200. After half a mile
… just past Cotile Rd. … the church will be on the right. |
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