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There is evidence that Methodist services were held in West Danville
as early as 1887, but the actual church building was not built until
1893.
The land on which the church was constructed was a gift donated by a
Mrs. Cook, a prominent citizen of the village. The Ladies Aid
Society was the recipient of the deeded land, and they immediately
voted to build a building to be called "The Ladies Aid Building of
the Methodist Society." The deed was written in such a way that the
ladies could have full control of the building. It was only when
plans were fully made that the ladies informed their husbands and
other men of the community that a church was to be built. Work began
on the new building in August of 1893, and the first service of
worship was held there on Christmas Eve of 1893. The ladies
entrusted the overseeing pastor and two other men with one hundred
dollars and the charge to purchase a pulpit and a chandelier for the
church.
Volunteer gifts of cash and labor by the people of the community
made the building possible. Since its construction in 1893, the hard
work and generosity of church members, friends, and the community at
large have made it possible for this small church in the Northeast
Kingdom to prosper. Many fine gifts have been presented over the
years to the church as memorials. In most recent years, the church
has been the recipient of a modern church organ, a carillon, new
lights for the sanctuary, a paved driveway, and beautiful stained
glass windows. |