About Us
Known for our hospitality and family atmosphere, Fallsington United Methodist Church has been dubbed the "friendliest little church." Though we come from different backgrounds, we are one family in Christ. We believe in Jesus Christ as the Lord and Savior and in the power of the Holy Spirit to lead us in our daily lives. We enoy being together in the holy presence of God!
You are invited to join us any Sunday for worship at 9:00 a.m. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend weekly Sunday School or Nursery School, which begins after the children's sermon. Our worship style is casual traditional, and our sanctuary is air-conditioned. We meet for refreshments and fellowship after church each week. In addition, we offer chair-lift access to our upper and lower levels.
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We believe the primary purpose of Fallsington United Methodist Church is to praise and glorify God. The goal of our church is to make and sustain disciples for Jesus Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8) is our helper as we worship and share the word of the Lord.
Our future is bright and our past is exciting. Below is brief description of our history.
Fallsington United Methodist Church 1866 to Present:
On September 18, 1866, William Walker deeded 39 ½ perchs of land, presite of FUMC, to Eseck Howell and Mahlon Wharton in trust for use as a Methodist Episcopal Church. February 7, 1868 a committee of seven submitted a petition for charter of M.E.Church. On February 13th, the same year Judge Henry Traxel found the petition lawful and ordered publication according to law. Publication appeared April 7th, 1868 and on April 29th the M.E. Church became a corporation. On March 5th, 1868, the land was deeded to first Board of Trustees of Fallington Methodist Church - Mahlon Wharton, Silas G. Mason, Henry Morris, Jesse L. Stackhouse and Eseck Howell.
In 1869 first formal records stated in the Philadelphia Conference listing W. J. Mills as minister for two churches – Fallsington and Morrisville. When Fallsington Methodist Church came into being the ministers were circuit riders. At times these men served three churches. In those days they traveled on horseback, however, our area had a trolley also. This is how they traveled in all kinds of weather and conditions. Church and Sunday School meetings were held in a one room building which is still in use in our sanctuary. There weren’t too many changes in the church until electricity was installed in 1935. In 1936, the interior of the church was painted instead of papered. While renovations proceeded, services were held in the Friend’s schoolhouse. In 1937, space heaters replaced pot bellied stoves on either side of the church. Four new Chandeliers were installed in 1951.
A major change occurred in July 1952 when a two room school building was purchased at a public sale. It was needed due to a growing church in an expanding community. A cellar was constructed to support the new addition which gave more room for Sunday School classes and space for a kitchen. A new heating unit, an automatic oil burner was installed. In 1953 water was connected to the church. Through the efforts of Emily L. Peters and the Methodist Youth Fellowship a new brick bulletin board was installed in the front of the church on July 10, 1955.
In April 1964, a new vestibule was built and a steeple was added, although the bell was still needed for it. Landscaping was completed in 1964. In 1967, pews were obtained from Central Methodist Church of Trenton. New wood paneling around the lower part of the walls of the church was installed at the same time. Through the years many things were accomplished such as obtaining a new pulpit, a new piano, an electric organ, alter cloths, flags, the cross and many other things too numerous to mention have been given in memory of loved ones or in honor of loved ones.
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The Church bell that is mounted in front of the Church was a donation from the Grundy Foundation in Bristol. It had been mounted because the bell tower would not hold it. The date and words on the Bell are 1846 “A Sower went forth to Sow” 1871.
The building’s old-style architecture is artfully blended with the new acquisitions. Spotlights shine down on the newest pulpit, a modern organ has been donated, and a sound system has been installed. |
The 150 member church still serves descendants of many original members. This church is tucked in the historic town of Fallsington and offers a warm, friendly atmosphere. It offers the word of God which provides a renewed sense of peace and love.
