Union churches in 1972 show Federated Community Church
History notes three operating churches in Union in 1972 Calvary Baptist Union Community Church and Church of Christ The five earlier meetings included Friends Baptist Methodist Congregational and Christian The Federated Church began as Methodist and Congregational groups who returned from the Christian Church The Friends groups dispersed to Bangor Chester or New Providence churches The Baptist church organized in 1953 after 1870s beginnings The Church of Christ built its first new building in June 1877 Current pastors Rev Preston Hinderks Rev Darrel Smith and Rev Maurice Hinds described alongside a denomination history section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Calvary Baptist Church
Union Community Church
Church of Christ
Friends
Baptist
Methodist
Congregational
Christian
Christian Church
Congregational Church
Federated
Or Community Church
Bangor Friends Church
Chester Church
New Providence Friends Church
Baptist Church
Preston Hinderks
Darrel Smith
Maurice Hinds
Oldest continuous church in the community recognized
The Christian Church begins early activities as the 1876 Union's Church of Christ may be the oldest established church in town despite the Methodists being the first preachers. A small band gathered for Sunday scripture reading and prayer in the early days.
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Union’s Church of Christ
Early Union Christian Church History 1876 to 1970
The Union Christian Church origins begin with gospel meetings led by Rev. P. G. Russell in 1876 at Spurlin’s Hall. The Church of Christ formed March 13, 1876, built a new 32 by 50 foot edifice in 1877 with leaders Cyrus Shaffner and E. Foote. Dedication on October 7, 1877 featured lumber from T. N. Hauser, Sr. A 1900 magic lantern event marked early moving pictures. The 1911 rebuild cost 9,000, parsonage bought 1946, Rev. L. R. Putnam served until 1949, and Rev. Maurice Hinds led from 1970.
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M. J. Rodwell
Julia H. Rodwell
Rosa V. Rodwell
S. Mothersell
Cora Burns
B. F. Phelps
John S. Irvin
H. S. Burns
Amanda Nelson
Clementine Hartinger
Cyrus Shaffner
George Donnell
E. Foote
J. C. Adams
James Reed
A. J. Harris
J. I. Irvin
T. N. Hauser, Sr
Union
Christian Church
A. T. Montgomery
Eldora Herald-Ledger
Tom Hauser
Whitten
Messrs
Stout and
Telford
Caster and Thornton
Union Church
Thackery and Moore
L. R. Putnam
Calvary Baptist Church Survives Since 1953 in Union
The Calvary Baptist Church traces its roots to September 1953 with services in private homes. The former Bangor School House became the first church, led by Rev. Robert Baker. Charter members included the Jelsma, Glenn, Huston, Brown, Collins, Rash, Giannetto, Williams and Yantis families. Rev. Darrell Smith began ministry in December 1968 and the mortgage is now paid in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Calvary Baptist Church
Bangor
Robert Baker
Herman Jelsma
Tom Glenn
Forrest Huston
Davis Brown
Gene Collins
Howard Rash
Dorothy Giannetto
Duane Williams
Leo Yantis
Darrell Smith
Union Union Church History Tracks Early Methodist Roots
Ethan C Crippen led early Methodist services in Union starting in 1853, with church building completed in 1877. The 1912 remodel cost about 4500 and added seven rooms. World War I saw coal-sharing with Congregationalists. 1920s union formed the Union Community Church of Union with remnants of other denominations.
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Congregationalists
Congregational Church
Methodist
Congregational
Church of Christ
Community Church of Union
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Goldfield
The
M.E. Circuit
Ethan C. Crippen
Marshalltown
Crippen
Upper Iowa Methodist Conference
Brother Haymond
Xenia
R. G. Davis
Iowa River
Eldora
C. H. Gramley
Methodist Church
Eldora Chamber OF Commerce
Eldora Attorneys
BEN Franklin Store
Eldora, Lowa
Crosley Farm
Eldora, Iowa
Eldora Decorating
Louis Ziesman
Bock
Ramco Industries
Dayco
Eldora Auto Parts
Dettbarn
Eldora Farm
James McGriff
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