Poultney United Methodist Church
Poultney VT
05764-1197
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Who we are
Welcome to the Poultney United Methodist Church
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.
Transformed by the Holy Spirit, united in trust, we will respond to God's call to proclaim Christ boldly to the world.
Who We Are
We are a people seeking to understand and live God's will. Our purpose is to nurture and develop ourselves and others in Christian Discipleship by spreading the Good News through the world.
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors.
Transformed by the Holy Spirit, united in trust, we will respond to God's call to proclaim Christ boldly to the world.
Who We Are
We are a people seeking to understand and live God's will. Our purpose is to nurture and develop ourselves and others in Christian Discipleship by spreading the Good News through the world.
Location of worship
108 Main St
Poultney,
VT
05764-1197
United States
Phone: (802) 287-5710
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Church Pastor
Susan Hardman-Zimmerman
Pastor
108 Main St
Poultney,
VT
05764-1197
United States
Phone: (802) 287-5710
Click here to contact Susan Hardman-Zimmerman
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United Methodist Church
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Poultney United Methodist Church Service Times
Services Sundays: 9:30am Sunday School Sept to June Sundays 9:30am Communion 1st Sunday each month - open table.
Wednesday: 6:30pm Healing Prayer , Open to all
Sylvia's Circle: 2nd Wednesday each Month: 4:30pm
Community Breakfast - the last Saturday each month 8-10AM
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Wednesday: 6:30pm Healing Prayer , Open to all
Sylvia's Circle: 2nd Wednesday each Month: 4:30pm
Community Breakfast - the last Saturday each month 8-10AM
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Poultney United Methodist Church History
Church History
The Greek Revival structure was built as the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1841. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places wherein it states the "church has a meeting house form to which was added a monumental portico and Wren-inspired, two tier central tower. An elaborate weather vane sits atop the domed roof."
A Brief History of the Poultney Methodist Church
The history of our church dates back to the late 1700’s. Our early parishioners were served by circuit preachers.
1786- The Poultney Methodist Church was founded as the Methodist Society with the pulpit supplied by a circuit rider. By 1801 they had 21 members. 1801-21 members were recorded 1822-The Masonic Temple, first known as the “Stone Church, was built. 1832-Poultney put into the Troy Conference 1822-1841-The Poultney Methodist Church met at the Stone Church 1840-1842-The Poultney Methodist Church of today was built and dedicated. The Troy Academy (now Green Mountain College) contributed $600 towards it. The church was built in what was then known as West Poultney to be closer to the Troy Academy. 1857-1858-church was frescoed, inside blinds added and the ground in front terraced and graded 1866-1868-the basement was reconstructed and the house repainted 1872-1874-the roof was slated, an orchestra built and an elegant organ purchased Early 1900’s-1921-front portico added, the stained glass windows installed, and a pipe organ
1949-1953-capital campaign to raise funds for a major church renovation-first renovations since the church was built in 1841 except for the windows and organ in 1921
* new oil burning furnace installed
* foundation sills repaired
* hot water installed-before this the water was heated on the stoves and the children gathered around the stoves to keep warm
* storm windows added to the basement windows
* kitchen was modernized with counters and serving windows
* main downstairs hall redecorated and new lights and flooring
* old classrooms redecorated and 2 new classrooms remodeled
* downstairs bathrooms put in for the first time
* new folding chairs, tables and drapes
* new light switches and fuse boxes upstairs
* sanctuary painted
1970’s-basement main hall remodeled with new drop ceiling and flooring, sanctuary painted. At some point Plexiglas was added to protect the stained glass windows
2004-2005-entire steeple removed, restored and reinstalled 2008-new slate roof installed 2009-capital campaign to remove, re-lead, and reinstall stained glass windows. Wood frames and sills will be repaired as needed.
A Brief History of the Poultney Methodist Church
The history of our church dates back to the late 1700’s. Our early parishioners were served by circuit preachers.
1786- The Poultney Methodist Church was founded as the Methodist Society with the pulpit supplied by a circuit rider. By 1801 they had 21 members. 1801-21 members were recorded 1822-The Masonic Temple, first known as the “Stone Church, was built. 1832-Poultney put into the Troy Conference 1822-1841-The Poultney Methodist Church met at the Stone Church 1840-1842-The Poultney Methodist Church of today was built and dedicated. The Troy Academy (now Green Mountain College) contributed $600 towards it. The church was built in what was then known as West Poultney to be closer to the Troy Academy. 1857-1858-church was frescoed, inside blinds added and the ground in front terraced and graded 1866-1868-the basement was reconstructed and the house repainted 1872-1874-the roof was slated, an orchestra built and an elegant organ purchased Early 1900’s-1921-front portico added, the stained glass windows installed, and a pipe organ
* new oil burning furnace installed
* foundation sills repaired
* hot water installed-before this the water was heated on the stoves and the children gathered around the stoves to keep warm
* storm windows added to the basement windows
* kitchen was modernized with counters and serving windows
* main downstairs hall redecorated and new lights and flooring
* old classrooms redecorated and 2 new classrooms remodeled
* downstairs bathrooms put in for the first time
* new light switches and fuse boxes upstairs
* sanctuary painted
1970’s-basement main hall remodeled with new drop ceiling and flooring, sanctuary painted. At some point Plexiglas was added to protect the stained glass windows
2004-2005-entire steeple removed, restored and reinstalled 2008-new slate roof installed 2009-capital campaign to remove, re-lead, and reinstall stained glass windows. Wood frames and sills will be repaired as needed.
Poultney United Methodist Church FAQs
Question: Where is Poultney United Methodist Church located?
Answer: Poultney United Methodist Church is located at 108 Main St, Poultney, Vermont.
Question: Who is Poultney United Methodist Church's pastor?
Answer: Poultney United Methodist Church's pastor is Susan Hardman-Zimmerman.
Question: What time is service at Poultney United Methodist Church?
Answer: Services Sundays: 9:30am Sunday School Sept to June Sundays 9:30am Communion 1st Sunday each month - open table. Wednesday: 6:30pm Healing Prayer , Open to all Sylvia's Circle: 2nd Wednesday each Month: 4:30pm Community Breakfast - the last Saturday each month 8-10AM
Question: What is Poultney United Methodist Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/poultneyunitedmethodistchurch/
Question: What is Poultney United Methodist Church's website?
Answer: https://www.neumc.org/churchdetail/556148
Question: What denominaiton is Poultney United Methodist Church?
Answer: Poultney United Methodist Church belongs to United Methodist Church denomination.
Answer: Poultney United Methodist Church is located at 108 Main St, Poultney, Vermont.
Question: Who is Poultney United Methodist Church's pastor?
Answer: Poultney United Methodist Church's pastor is Susan Hardman-Zimmerman.
Question: What time is service at Poultney United Methodist Church?
Answer: Services Sundays: 9:30am Sunday School Sept to June Sundays 9:30am Communion 1st Sunday each month - open table. Wednesday: 6:30pm Healing Prayer , Open to all Sylvia's Circle: 2nd Wednesday each Month: 4:30pm Community Breakfast - the last Saturday each month 8-10AM
Question: What is Poultney United Methodist Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/poultneyunitedmethodistchurch/
Question: What is Poultney United Methodist Church's website?
Answer: https://www.neumc.org/churchdetail/556148
Question: What denominaiton is Poultney United Methodist Church?
Answer: Poultney United Methodist Church belongs to United Methodist Church denomination.
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Poultney United Methodist Church listing was last updated on the 3rd of January, 2023
