In 1857 a group of settlers lived near and around Carrs Creek, on the south side of Springfield, TN. The families were meeting in the homes for Worship on Sundays and found a need to find a place for the community to have a place to Worship. Land was given to a group of men who became the trustees for what was then known as Palestine Methodist Episcopal Church South. On this land was a log structure, which was used for a place to Worship and a school house for the community.
In 1895 a new church was built by the members of the church. The trees that stood on the land were cut and sawed into lumber and the members of the church took on the task of building the church. Though the name has changed to Palestine United Methodist Church, this same building is still used for a place of Worship by the current members today.
On Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. we will gather for Homecoming to celebrate our 150th anniversary of the church. Rev. Delwyn Fryer will be our guest speaker for the church service. Rev. Fryer is a former member of Palestine and is now Pastor of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church. His brother, Rev. Jeff Fryer, is now a retired United Methodist pastor. They have both shared stories of their grandfather, Samuel Q. Fryer, a local pastor, and how he preached many a sermon under the old shed that once stood on the church property.
Lunch will be served following the 11AM worship service.
The afternoon will be filled with gospel singing featuring James Marshall, The Mellatones, Jerry and Betty Boyte, Tim and Pam Harris, 4 Praise, Homer Felts and Family, Rick Wilson and Friends and others.
A traditional love offering will be taken this day for the maintenance of the cemetery.
A book of the history of Palestine United Methodist Church, plus a pencil sketch of the church by Leslie Alley will be available for purchase.
Pastor Diane Coppock and current members of Palestine cordially invite all families and friends, past and present to come and celebrate with us on this very special day. The church is located at 2715 Old Hwy. 431, Springfield, TN
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