First United Methodist Church of Punta Gorda - Punta Gorda, FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member rogueblack
N 26° 56.105 W 082° 03.074
17R E 395638 N 2979678
Off Marion Avenue in Downtown Punta Gorda
Waymark Code: WM4WPB
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Vermontish
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A tablet adorns this century-old church in the heart of Punta Gorda's historic district to educate visitors on the rich history of this Church.

The tablet reads:
    First United Methodist Church
    Established 1886
    Sanctuary of brick built
    1912
    Designated a historical treasure by Punta Gorda City Council during our Centennial Celebration 1986
    Refurbished 1987-1988 and Rededicated to the glory of God as a place for God's people to worship


The stone fixed amidst the classic red brick has chiseled the names of the building committee into history:
    Building Committee
    Rev W.A. Wier, Pastor
    B.A. Wachob
    D.N. McQueen
    J.R. Griggs
    Clay Chadwick
    M.V. Williams
    C.G. Brown
    F.M. Cooper
    C.L. Fries
Active church?: Yes

Year Built: 1886

Service times:
SUNDAY 8:00AM: Celebration Service 9:15AM: Contemporary Celebration Service 11:00AM: Celebration Service

Website: [Web Link]
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