Verbena United Methodist Church

Verbena United Methodist Church was the first church constructed in Verbena, Alabama in 1877. Originally part of The Methodist Episcopal Church, South, the church is now a United Methodist congregation. The current minister is Rev. Barbara Stauffer-Brewi.[2]

Verbena United Methodist Church
Verbena UMC in July 2011
LocationUS 31, Verbena, Alabama
Coordinates32°44′58″N 86°30′45″W
Built1877
Part ofVerbena (ID76002238[1])
Verbena United Methodist Church
LocationP.O. Box 7, Verbena, AL 36091
DenominationUnited Methodist
Websitewww.verbenaumc.com
Administration
DioceseAlabama-West Florida
DistrictMontgomery-Prattville
Clergy
Bishop(s)Bishop Paul L. Leeland
Pastor(s)Rev. E. Hunter Pugh

History

In the late 1870s and 1880s many families fled the city of Montgomery, Alabama in fear of Yellow Fever outbreaks. Some stayed in hotels, but many promenient families built summer homes in Verbena. Not only did the new residents build hotels, stores and schools, but also churches. The Methodist Church was the first church constructed in Verbena in 1877, and the original white frame structure is still used as the Sanctuary today.[2]

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