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Athens First Methodist owns its church property and elects pastor
A Georgia enactment notes the Athens First Methodist Church in Athens retains title to its building and property, enabling it to elect its own pastor unlike other southern and northern Methodist bodies. The article contrasts this with typical conference ownership and bishop appointments, and cites a state statute granting trustees full property powers. It also mentions related naval and agricultural items from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Methodist Church
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
College of Bishops
New Jersey
Ath
Citanot
Methodist
Athens
Lumpha
Hancock Avenue
Tnildne
Senate
House of State of
Georgia
James Nesbit
A. Walker
Jas
I Rogers
Jetho Church
Presbyterian ‘Church
Saldtion