Copper Hill Church founded in 1816 Our church has been planning and looking forward to this year for some time. Two hundred years ago in 1816, six lay persons, Aristarchus Griffin, Seth Griffin and Calvin Gillet and their wives under the oversight of Rev. Billy Hibbard of the Granville Circuit organized Copper Hill Methodist…
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We’re Praying for Another Divine Visitation
Sometimes we are discouraged by the church’s decline Sometimes we look around and are discouraged that the work of God seems to be in decline. And it is not our imagination either. One key indicator, though not the only one, is church attendance. Stats show that the percentage of people attending church is down…
Copper Hill Church participates in Prayer Day for the General Conference
A small group of folks met in the fellowship hall at Copper Hill Church on Saturday morning, Jan 30, and spent about 45 minutes in prayer for the upcoming General Conference. Pastor Kelvin called the group together in response to the call by Bishop Jane Middleton for people in the New York Area Conference to…
Children’s Christmas Sunday 2015
Sometimes traditions are a joy. Such is the case with the annual Christmas Children’s Sunday at Copper Hill Church. 12 children participated. More than half served as readers and all helped decorate the altar rail and table and carry forward and place the figures for the nativity scene. The service ends with candle…
Church dedicates new technology for worship
Thanksgiving worship was especially exciting on Sunday, Nov 22, 2015 as Copper Hill Church dedicated three new advances in technology to God for use in the worship services; a video projection system, a new sound system and a new keyboard. The congregation is deeply indebted to Christian Robison who planned the system, oversaw installation for…
Interest Grows in Grassroots Prayer Service
With the tragic events in France of the last day, it becomes all the more evident that the service of prayer that Copper Hill UMC is hosting is very timely. Three local pastors will be leading the Grassroots Prayer Service starting at 6 PM Sunday Nov. 15 at Copper Hill UMC. A combined…
Our Hearts Turn to Thanksgiving
At Copper Hill UMC the Thanksgiving season has begun. It is one of my favorite times of the year. The emphasis in mid November will be on giving thanks for our spiritual blessings as well as for our material blessings and for the riches of our family relationships, friendships and church family ties. Special events…
Harvest Party 2015 was a Joy
All kinds of costumes adorned those coming to the Children’s Harvest Party this past Sunday afternoon at Copper Hill UMC. There were bunnies, a cat, a mermaid, a witch, two mighty men at least, a chemist, a flower or two, a reindeer, and more in the costume parade. It made for quite a job…
Children’s Harvest Party Features a Hayride
Children of the church and community are invited to Copper Hill United Methodist Church for our annual Children’s Harvest Party to be held Sunday, October 25, 3:00—5:15 PM. Children are invited to dress in a costume (no scary costumes, please) and we will be awarding prizes for things like “funniest,…