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James Chapel United
Methodist Church
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City
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Holden
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Address
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61510 Queen
Anne Dr.
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2003 Membership
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90
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Date Founded
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1840
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 http://www.gbgm-umc.org/jameschapel/
Dedication, 1918
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Peter James donated land for
the church back in 1840. It was located on Hwy 41, near the present
day home of church member Hazel Sanders. The money for the original
church (and school) was contributed by Pierre Lavigne and Mrs. George Ballard
(Peter James' sister).
The current site was known
as Hickory Hill. Land for the church was donated by Gerhard H.A.
Thomas on September 29, 1890. John Ballard was the first person buried
at this site. The new church was dedicated in 1918 under the leadership
of Rev. Calvin C. Fayard. The front porch with handicap approach
was later added.
Homecoming is held
each year in the fall. The church is active in the Alpha program,
Walk to Emmaus, the Son Shine Food Pantry, and a soup ministry to local
shut-ins. |
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How to Get There:
Head
west on I-12 from I-55. After about 10 miles, you’ll get to the Holden
exit. Take this exit and turn south. Just after you go past
I-12, there will be a road (Frontage Rd./George White Rd.) to your left.
You should see the church sign. Take a left onto this road and drive
for about 1.5 miles. The road curves to the right. You’ll see
a church sign and will turn left onto that road. The church is on
the right, about ¼ mi. down the road. |
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