Church
History: 1800's
Chronology Our
Building: Tour
the Clock Tower Of
Interest: Our Church's
Heritage... The year 1837 saw the
Society of Shields and Sewickleyville families
unite to form the Methodist Society of
Sewickleyville. A log building at Blackburn
Avenue and Division Street served as a meeting
place. In 1839, a 30' x 40' frame
church was erected at the present location. A
charter was obtained in 1852 and the first brick
church was dedicated in 1855. Thirteen years
later, the first parsonage was built on the lot
next to the church. The new sanctuary,
including the clock tower, was dedicated in 1884,
and a new parsonage and additions to the church
were completed in 1905. Major remodeling and
renovation programs were successful from 1954 to
1967, during which time a new charter, changing the
name to the Methodist Church of Sewickley, became
effective in 1965. More recently, 1996 marked
the completion of the $350,000 Clock Tower
Restoration, which was supported by the church and
community. Please explore the links
above for more information on our rich
history! Note: This area of the
website was put together through the efforts of
Paul Collier, Church Historian, and Nancy Cottom,
former webmaster. Thanks to both of them for their
dedication compiling all the information contained
herein. ©
2003 Sewickley United Methodist Church
Our Building and
Its History
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Glass Windows
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Chapel
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Sanctuary
The
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Patton
Memorial Library
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