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About The College Grove UMC
Have a question about holding
an event at our church? While our sanctuary is available for weddings, the Fellowship Hall is not only available for receptions, but to the community for a wide variety of events such as class reunions, birthdays, special events, etc.
Rethink Church
Have a specific question about helping and serving others through our mission opportunities? If you have a talent, interest or see an unmet need and a desire to serve, see 10 Thousand Doors!.
Church Organization
CGUMC, Inc. Charter
CGUMC By Laws
Our Campus
"Preserving Our Past While Preparing For God's Future"
Historic Building
The current Stick/Eastlake architectural style structure was built in 1888 by T.G. Slate, a church member and local carpenter. The building was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1988.
Much cosmetic work has been completed over the last few years in the form of a new roof, exterior paint, energy efficient replacement windows for classrooms, new paint in the sanctuary, new carpeting throughout the rest of the main floor and remodeling of the Pastor’s office. The historical front steps were repaired and more upgrades and remodeling are in the planning stages.
New Fellowship Hall
A Building Team was appointed in 2003 for the purpose of evaluating the future needs of the church. We asked for God’s guidance and proceeded with deliberation. What a joy it has been to learn to see with our eyes and have a vision in our souls. We saw a real need for a new fellowship hall, classrooms for our children and a youth center for the development of young disciples for Jesus Christ.
Our primary goal from the beginning was to construct a free standing multi-purpose building
which will allow us to meet future needs as a result of growth while preserving our historical heritage and remain debt free.
Mindful of good stewardship, the Building Team chose to follow federal ENERGY STAR (ES) recommendations, which can save us about a third on our energy bills. As much as 1/2 of the energy used in a building goes to heating and cooling, therefore, an ES 13 SEER HVAC system was selected, and programmable thermostats for maximum efficiency. Also selected was 100% cellulose insulation and chose to increase the outside wall R factor to R-21 and the ceilings to R-30. Inside air is re-circulated with the use of 6 - 52 inch ES ceiling fans which were chosen because of their maximum rating for air flow.
In addition, we utilized an ES tankless water heater which heats water directly without the use of a storage tank, therefore, avoiding the standby heat losses associated with storage water heaters. We are also utilizing a water softener in order to protect our water heater, dish washer, ice maker and fixtures from the harmful effects of the extremely hard water prevalent in this area.
OUR GOAL FOR REMAINING DEBT FREE WAS REALIZED! On June 14, 2008, we dedicated the building and opened it to the public by hosting our annual Lawn Festival BBQ and Auction. This multi-purpose building features 3 classrooms, with room for an additional 3 as needed, a state-of-the art commercial kitchen, and a 1500 sq. ft. youth center. In addition, the great hall will seat 200 and features a 12X20 foot stage which was pre-wired for sound and lighting. For more information and pictures click here.
Please Note: Due to the design, type and depth of our new septic system (Modified Low Pressure Pipe System), there can be NO Parking or heavy foot traffic anywhere on the south side lawn.
Parsonage
Our parsonage is a red brick ranch style house built in 1959. The structure features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. A new roof was applied in 2006 and the driveway was relocated in 2007, and the carport & storage building in '08.
Engineering & Mainteance Program (EMP)
The Trustees have adopted a comprehensive Engineering & Mainteance Program (EMP) which can be viewed here.
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Prayer Chain
Our church has a Prayer Chain in which members volunteer to pray for those in need. If you would like to be kept posted of needs or illnesses in our community so you may pray or would like to provide the name of someone who is in need, please contact Pastor Eric Limbo at 368-7151 or complete a Prayer Request Card located in each pew.
If you would to submit a name and remain anonymous, we respect your privacy and all requests will remain confidential if you so desire. You may e-Mail Reverend Eric at: Pastor Eric Limbo