Oak Chapel UMC

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Oak Chapel United Methodist Church has been serving the Wooster/Jefferson area since 1812. It is the oldest Methodist group organized in Wayne County, being first organized by the Nathan Warner family. A blockhouse on the Warner farm (2 miles West of Wooster on Old West Lincoln Way) served as a meeting place for the first 15 years.
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In 1833, a log church was erected at the present site at 4203 West Old Lincoln Way. This building served until 1862, then was replaced with a frame building that served the community until 1991.
It was in 1862 that the church was renamed “OAK CHAPEL” because there was a large oak tree standing at the front door. (This tree is still standing today.)
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In 1967, a new brick sanctuary and a fellowship hall were added next to the frame church. The frame church was converted to an educational wing and youth center.​​
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​In 1991, the frame structure was razed and the present brick educational wing was built. This provided classrooms, a nursery, a lounge, a library and conference room, spacious church office, Pastor’s study, and a room for Scouts to meet. The church is fully accessible with ramps and an elevator.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Staff
    • History
  • Get Involved
    • United Methodist Men
    • United Methodist Women
    • Youth
    • Local MInistries
    • Global Ministries
  • Worship
    • What to Expect
    • Music
    • Bulletins
    • Sermons
  • Church Education
    • Bible Studies
    • Children's Sunday School
    • Adult Sunday School
  • Updates
    • From the Pastor's Desk
    • Acorn Newsletter
  • Events & Church Calendar
  • Connect with Us