| Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Penns Grove, NJ |
| Old horse stables, adjacent to Emmanuel Methodist Church on S. Broad St, were removed in the 1930's. Street to right of photo is Church St. |
Emmanuel is the oldest Methodist church in the borough,
dating back to 1834 when preaching services were started in a
one -room country school. The first Methodist class in the
borough was formed in l836 by John Boqua, known as the
"Father of Penns Grove Methodism." Emmanuel Church was
formally established on Aug.26,l844. The first structure was
started in l845 at the present location on South Broad Street.
Emmanuel was part of the Swedesboro Circuit in its early years
of l845-46,served by Joseph Atwood and John Beagle. The first
Emmanuel Church Building was dedicated in l846.
dating back to 1834 when preaching services were started in a
one -room country school. The first Methodist class in the
borough was formed in l836 by John Boqua, known as the
"Father of Penns Grove Methodism." Emmanuel Church was
formally established on Aug.26,l844. The first structure was
started in l845 at the present location on South Broad Street.
Emmanuel was part of the Swedesboro Circuit in its early years
of l845-46,served by Joseph Atwood and John Beagle. The first
Emmanuel Church Building was dedicated in l846.
