United Methodism in Danvers
The Holy Trinity United Methodist Church had its beginning in October 1871. At that time religious church services were held in Lincoln Hall, owned by Consolidated Lamp Co., and located in the Tapleyville section of Danvers. In 1873 The Methodist Episcopal Church was built close by Lincoln Hall at a cost of $15,000. Of this amount $9,000 was raised before the dedication by the good and loyal people of the parish. In 1898 a parsonage was built at a total cost of $2,409.85. All gave generously of land and money and this church served these faithful people for many wonderful years.
In 1954 the church voted to build a new edifice and ground was broken on Sylvan Street in June of 1957. On March 30, 1958, Palm Sunday, the Solemn Consecration of the new church was held with more than 1,200 parishioners and guest attending. It was truly a memorable day!
In 1956 the name of the church was changed to Holy Trinity Methodist Church and since the merger of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, it was again changed to Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in 1968.
The new church is of ultra-modern contemporary design, built of brick with a copper roof. In the front of the church is a 38-foot stained glass window which features the design of the cross. A beautiful mural enhances the narthex and outside, detached from the main building is a bell tower of contemporary design. The bells were especially casted for the church in Holland.
The Holy Trinity United Methodist Church had its beginning in October 1871. At that time religious church services were held in Lincoln Hall, owned by Consolidated Lamp Co., and located in the Tapleyville section of Danvers. In 1873 The Methodist Episcopal Church was built close by Lincoln Hall at a cost of $15,000. Of this amount $9,000 was raised before the dedication by the good and loyal people of the parish. In 1898 a parsonage was built at a total cost of $2,409.85. All gave generously of land and money and this church served these faithful people for many wonderful years.
In 1954 the church voted to build a new edifice and ground was broken on Sylvan Street in June of 1957. On March 30, 1958, Palm Sunday, the Solemn Consecration of the new church was held with more than 1,200 parishioners and guest attending. It was truly a memorable day!
In 1956 the name of the church was changed to Holy Trinity Methodist Church and since the merger of the Evangelical United Brethren Church, it was again changed to Holy Trinity United Methodist Church in 1968.
The new church is of ultra-modern contemporary design, built of brick with a copper roof. In the front of the church is a 38-foot stained glass window which features the design of the cross. A beautiful mural enhances the narthex and outside, detached from the main building is a bell tower of contemporary design. The bells were especially casted for the church in Holland.
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