Title
Epworth Methodist Episcopal
Subject
Local news
Description
Epworth Methodist Episcopal church was organized in 1889 and its church was dedicated on Dec. 1 of the same year.
The first building was erected on the present site, Twenty-fifth street and Avenue B. Rev. A.A. Alexander was pastor. He was followed by Rev. George Bennett, Rev. Charles W. Brewer and Rev. Moses T. Tweedy. Rev. Mr. Tweedy died while serving Epworth church. He was the only one of the church's pastors who died in the ministry of Epworth church.
The fifth pastor, Rev. J. Sims, was the first who had Epworth as his sole charge. Succeeding him were Rev. Louis Ripley, Rev. W.D. Price, Rev. T.C. Webster and Rev. W.L. Holley.
In June of 1908 Rev. A.V. Babbs exchanged charges with Rev. Mr. Holley. It was Rev. Mr. Babbs who in 1909 conducted the building campaign which resulted in the erection of the present structure at a cost of $8,500.
The church was dedicated on May 6, 1910. It was not until later, however, that the purchase of the present parsonage was made.
The first building was erected on the present site, Twenty-fifth street and Avenue B. Rev. A.A. Alexander was pastor. He was followed by Rev. George Bennett, Rev. Charles W. Brewer and Rev. Moses T. Tweedy. Rev. Mr. Tweedy died while serving Epworth church. He was the only one of the church's pastors who died in the ministry of Epworth church.
The fifth pastor, Rev. J. Sims, was the first who had Epworth as his sole charge. Succeeding him were Rev. Louis Ripley, Rev. W.D. Price, Rev. T.C. Webster and Rev. W.L. Holley.
In June of 1908 Rev. A.V. Babbs exchanged charges with Rev. Mr. Holley. It was Rev. Mr. Babbs who in 1909 conducted the building campaign which resulted in the erection of the present structure at a cost of $8,500.
The church was dedicated on May 6, 1910. It was not until later, however, that the purchase of the present parsonage was made.
Creator
Nonpareil photos
Source
Daily Nonpareil July 26, 1936
Publisher
Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
Date
1936-07-26
Format
Black and white photograph
Type
Photograph
Identifier
Epworth_Methodist_Church_07_26_1936_01.jpg
Coverage
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Rights
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Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
26 cm x 21 cm