Difference between revisions of "First Baptist Church (Wooster, Ohio)"
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==Established== | ==Established== | ||
| − | * 1812 as Bethel Baptist Church, 1812 - approx. July 16, 1966 | + | * 1812 as [http://10.65.5.144/genealogy.wcpl.info/index.php/Bethany_Baptist_Church_(Wooster,_Ohio) Bethel Baptist Church], 1812 - approx. July 16, 1966 |
* Approx. July 16, 1966- as First Baptist Church | * Approx. July 16, 1966- as First Baptist Church | ||
Revision as of 12:24, 10 July 2014
Church name
- First Baptist Church [http://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Baptist-Church/111735735529481 Facebook page
- formerly Bethany Baptist Church
Established
- 1812 as Bethel Baptist Church, 1812 - approx. July 16, 1966
- Approx. July 16, 1966- as First Baptist Church
Denomination
- Ohio Baptist Convention
Location
- 246 North Market St., Wooster, Killbuck Township, Wayne County, Ohio
Historical documents
- History of the First Baptist Church in Wooster, 1993
Ministers
- 1977 - Erman French
Newspaper articles
- 16 Jul 1966 - "Wooster's First Baptist to Leave 'Church Corner': Bethany to Become 1st Baptist and Move to new Location"
The Daily Record, p. 6.
- 22 Apr 1967 - "Bethany Is Now 'First Baptist Church'; Members Vote to Stay at Downtown Site" The Daily Record, p. 5.
- 25 Jul 1969 - "Big Decision Must Come about 1st Baptist Church" The Daily Record, p. .
- 20 Aug 1969 - "Oldest Wooster Church May Still Continue to Serve Congregation" The Daily Record, p. 30.
- 27 May 1971 - "'Pathways to Heritage' Tour to Include Church" The Daily Record, p. 13.
- 1 May 1993 - "Genealogical Society 'Surprise Tour' [photograph] The Daily Record, p. .
Notes
- City's earliest place of worship