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This Lintel Stone, shown above, depicts an important time in our
congregation's history.
The stone was located over the double entrance doors of the church Century House,
part of the original church property, located at the corner of Oneida and Third Streets.
congregation's history.
The stone was located over the double entrance doors of the church Century House,
part of the original church property, located at the corner of Oneida and Third Streets.
| On June 9, 1915, the Official Board of the First Methodist Episcopal congregation accepted an offer to purchase the Marsh property adjacent to the parsonage, funds were also allocated to raise the house, grade and beautify the site. The new site had popular support to be used for a Boy's Club. Following the successful conclusion of a 3-year sale of shares, the church established the Centenary Fund, which was fully supported by our 1918 congregation, and had a steady growth. |
| In June of 1923, a Parish House planning committee was formed. At the dedication of the Century House in 1926, the fund showed a substantial surplus. This surplus was used as seed to start the present Century Memorial fund, that 1961, when a new building fund was organized. |
The earnings from the Century Memorial Fund are presently a large part of our
budget each year, an important gift from that early congregation.
April 15th through April 18th of 1926 was designated as the Centennial observation
of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Fulton.
budget each year, an important gift from that early congregation.
April 15th through April 18th of 1926 was designated as the Centennial observation
of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Fulton.
| During the celebration ground breaking was accomplished for the church Century House, 1826-1926. The Century House was added to the west wall of the church - that portion of the west side which lay north of the parsonage. Thus, the Century House ran along the rear of the parsonage, extending several yards west of, and behind the parsonage. A sidewalk running between the west wall of the church and the east wall of the parsonage led to the Century House's large double doors. Very busy doors were there. With a large stage including dressing rooms. In addition, a commercial kitchen, fully furnished, and a full-size basketball court. |
The Reverend A. E. Legg had proposed the idea of a parish house that the church
might better serve the community. As we have seen, the members readily accepted
his suggestion and the community quickly put the newly-built Century House to use.
The Red Cross Blood Bank came ten times a year. Rotarians and Kiwanians, also the
Masons were among service groups holding banquets there. The Garden's Club
Annual Flower Show needed the ample space it provided. Speakers came when they
needed to seat a large audience or feed a large group. Feeding three hundred was
it simply meant more W. S. C. S. members were asked to work.
might better serve the community. As we have seen, the members readily accepted
his suggestion and the community quickly put the newly-built Century House to use.
The Red Cross Blood Bank came ten times a year. Rotarians and Kiwanians, also the
Masons were among service groups holding banquets there. The Garden's Club
Annual Flower Show needed the ample space it provided. Speakers came when they
needed to seat a large audience or feed a large group. Feeding three hundred was
it simply meant more W. S. C. S. members were asked to work.
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