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Franklin First United Methodist Church
  • Home
  • Giving & Member Resources
  • I'm New
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Sermons & Newsletters
    • Franklin First History
  • Programs
    • Mission & Outreach
    • Music Ministry
    • Children Programs
    • Women's Circle
    • Angel Shop
  • Contact Us
  • Community Resources
  • Community Education
  • Advent & Christmas
  • Lent & Easter
Franklin First UMC Built in 1860

Franklin First History

Franklin First United Methodist Church has a rich history in the Franklin, Ohio community and has been shining God's Light "Under the Green Steeple" since 1798. 

225th Anniversary Historican Articles

Historical Articles to Highlight 225th Anniversary (pdf)Download
PART ONE 225th Historical Article: 1798 - 1823 (pdf)Download
PART TWO 225th Historical Article: 1823-1848 (pdf)Download

Franklin First Golden Noodle Making Anniversary

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​“Remembrances Under the Rainbow”

FRANKLIN FIRST HISTORICAL STORIES

 For eight years, FFUMC member Robert Bowman has written a historical article to be featured in Franklin First’s Steeple Bell newsletter.   He has taken this labor of love and compiled all the articles into one booklet to share with our members. 

The articles are arranged into five sections:
• Church Building History Items
 • Circuit Riders & Past Minister's Stories
 • Congregation Members and Groups
• Community Events & Organizations
• General Methodist Denomination Items 

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Other Historical Documents

A Brief History of Our Church 1798-2018 (220th Anniversary) (pdf)Download

Franklin First United Methodist Church

303 South Main Street, Franklin, Ohio 45005, United States

937-746-5232 office@franklinfirstumc.org

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