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Pastor BYong H. Ahn
Phone 540-839- 2013

E-Mail: churchinfo@edenumc.org

Wayne Winebriner, Director of Music
Edenaires
Chancel Choir

Located S. of Hot Springs off Rt. 687 on Switzerland Trail. Watch for sign on Rt. 687.

Church History

The church was organized in 1859.

Excerpt from "History of Eden Methodist Church" written for 1950 100 Year Celebration.

The site upon which this church stands was deeded to the Trustees, namely Mark Boon, Daniel Boon, Benjamin T. Walton, James Cleek, Sr., George W. Hively, Fleeming Keyser and William Woodell for he sum of one dollar on the 12th day of December 1859 by William and Patsy Walsh. This property was for the use of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to preach and expound God's word as long as it is occupied by the same. But in the eventthe Methodists cease to use it, it may be used by an other orthodox denomination....

Very little is known about the history of the church prior to 1911.

At the fourth quarterly conference, June 23, 1915, there was reported a membership of 214 which included the total membership of the following churches - Ashwood, Bolar, Eden, Starr Chapel, Mount Hope and Virginia Chapel.

The Trustees reported at that time that Eden Church was valued at $400.00...........About six years ago the church was remodeled and the addition made on the upper side for the Sunday School rooms. The vestibule and the present porch were also added at that time.

......The choirs are wearing robes for the first time today which have been secured through a food sale and generous donations. The capes the children's choir are wearing were made by Mrs. Edna Kimberlin and Mrs. C. P. Broce.