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St. James United
Methodist Church
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City
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Convent
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Address
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Methodist
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2003 Membership
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52
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Date Founded
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1872
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The St. James - Whithall Methodist
Episcopal Church was organized in 1872. The original church was replaced
by a new structure in 1947 under the leadership of Rev. E.L. Berry.
The church was renovated in 1980 under the leadership of Rev. Robert Williams.
Additional renovations were begun in 2000 under the leadership of Rev.
G. Pittman.
Two of its members, Rev. B.
Whittington and Rev. U. Stephens, have gone into the ministry. |
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How to Get There:
From
Spur 70, at the Sunshine Bridge, on the east side of the Mississippi River,
take Hwy 44 east towards Convent. Go 1.35 miles on Hwy 44.
Take a left onto Methodist St. (there's a church sign on the right).
Go down the street, which turns to the left, and the church will be on
your right. |
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