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Oostanaula United Methodist Church (Rome, Ga.) records
Oostanaula River Church was deeded in 1871 and the land was most likely given by Joanna and Solomon Pope. The interior of the church was renovated in 1950, 1970, and again in 1997. In 2023 the church disaffiliated from the United Methodist Church.
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TextHistory of Pastors at Oostanaula United Methodist Church
A timeline of pastors appointed to preach at the Oostanaula United Methodist Church beginning in 1915. Interspersed are details of the church's movement between charges/districts. -
TextHistory of St. Luke United Methodist Church
A brief history of the St. Luke United Methodist Church including details of the founding, early members, a list of pastors and the events of their tenure, and construction of the church building. -
TextPlainville Methodist Church History
A brief history of the Plainville Methodist Church including details of the founding, the purchase of the original land for the church, the church building, notable members, a list of clergy, and a section of "interesting facts." -
TextResolution of the Board of Trustees of the Oostanaula Methodist Church Cemetery
Documents relating to the official transition of stewardship of the Oostanaula United Methodist Church cemetery to the Board of Trustees, approved by the Administrative Board. The resolution and approval are accompanied by a copy of the 1963 deed for the land used for the cemetery. -
TextOostanaula United Methodist church Still Uses Its' Historic Building
An article from The Shannon Spark providing a brief history of the Oostanaula United Methodist church building and a discussion of its historical and continual use by the membership. -
TextTasteful Traditions from Oostanaula United Methodist Church
A cookbook compiled by the membership of the Oostanaula United Methodist Church, including a brief history of the church before the recipes. Recipes were provided by the (then) current membership and include "traditional recipes passed on within Oostanaula's families." -
TextBuilding Fund Budget
A brief budget for the construction of the new Oostanaula Methodist Church building, including payee, amount, and description of service/material. -
TextLetter of Certification for the steel structural engineering of the Oostanaula Methodist Church
Almahayni, Muhammad N.A letter certifying that the Oostanaula Methodist Church building will be build in accordance with the listed standards with the specified loads. A list of materials is included. -
TextOostanaula United Methodist Church Cemetery Roster with map
A hand-drawn map of the burial plots in the Oostanaula United Methodist Church cemetery followed by a roster of those buried, listed by plot number. -
TextOostanaula UMC spotlighted for church renovation: The Rome Area Heritage Foundation marks it['s] spring meeting with nods to several Roman restorations
A typed copy of a news article from the Rome News Tribune discussing the presentation of an award for historic preservation presented to the Oostanaula United Methodist Church by the Rome Area Heritage Foundation. -
TextCemetery Preservation Award
Rome Area Heritage FoundationAn award conferred on Oostanaula United Methodist Church in recognition of their work to preserve the church building and cemetery. -
TextOostanaula United Methodist Church Cemetery Listings
A listing of those buried in the Oosanaula United Methodist Church cemetery. -
TextChurch and Circuit Recognition Program: Certificate of Citation to Oostanaula Methodist Church
Certificate recognizing Oostanaula Methodist Church for outstanding "program effectiveness, property improvement, community service and spiritual growth," issued by the Methodist Town and Country Commission. Included is a newspaper clipping with a photograph of the church building. -
TextQuarterly Reports, 1945-1946
Collection of Quarterly Conference reports for the Tubize and Shannon Charge in the Rome district of the North Georgia Conference. Reports include details of church management, finances, membership, and the church school. -
TextQuarterly Reports, 1939-1945
Collection of Quarterly Conference reports for the Tubize and Shannon Charge in the Rome district of the North Georgia Conference. Reports include details of church management, finances, membership, and the church school.