WELCOME STATEMENT
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Category: Library
An archival collection of informational resources
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Kitchen Remodel
On January 8, 2014 Summerfield UMC will begin a remodel of our kitchen. This modest project will upgrade our facility to meet city code for the expansion of our Meal…
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Goodwill Industries
History binds Summerfield Methodist Church and Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin. You Donate. We Train. People Work. In 1918, the founder of Goodwill – the Rev. Edgar J. Helms –…
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Historic District
Summerfield United Methodist Church is cornerstone member of the Cass / Juneau Avenue Historic District, a designation with the National Register. This is a several block area covering Knapp to…
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History: Renovation
Summerfield renovated its historic Sanctuary at the beginning of 2013. Removing the century-old lime mortar, reinforced with horsehair, was a major effort because it was two inches of solid concrete…
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History: Stained Glass
Biddle Street location of Summerfield from 1857 – 1904. Stained Glass Medalians installed with construction in 1856. Even though the Summerfield congregation had moved to the new Juneau Avenue location…
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History: Bible
There is no oral history or documentation that exists, but Summerfield has a German-language bible from 1855. Due to its age and character, the evidence suggests that it is one…
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Policy: Fundraising
This document explains the principles, policies and procedures surrounding church fundraising in order to help the church practice good stewardship, to act respectfully toward members of the congregation and others…
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History: Timeline
History of Summerfield Church | Download PDF Summerfield Church has a 160 year unbroken history of congregational worship. In serving thousands of people, it has remained a center for social…
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History: Centennial + Sixty
The Biddle Street location served the Summerfield congregation for roughly 50 years, or one-third of its 160 year history, before the final home was founded on Juneau Avenue. View the…
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History: The Lord’s House
In 1904 the New Summerfield Church was constructed on Juneau Avenue. The Biddle Street congregation moved into their new home in 1905. View the 1903 floorplan of Summerfield UMC, presented…
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Info: Wikipedia
Even though this website is the definitive historical resource for Summerfield UMC, we are still proud of our page on Wikipedia. View the publicly documented encyclopedia entry and help contribute…
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History: Centennial
View the 100 year anniversary program, celebrating the history, legacy, and future of our ministry, congregation, and community. Summerfield: 1852 – 1952 A Century of Service
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Worksheet: SCRIP
Scrip is fundraising for our church while you shop. This program allows congregational members to purchase gift cards to popular local and online stores, like Target, Wallgreens, Kohls, Amazon.com, and…
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Form: School 2011-2012
To register your child or children for 2011 – 2012 Sunday School, please complete one form per child, and place the form(s) in the “Completed Registration” boxes located on the…
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Bible: Online
A FREE mobile and interactive Bible, complete with various translations and in numerous languages (including audio readings). Join the millions of people who read, listen and share God’s Word using…
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Info: John Summerfield
In 1857 the name of the Church was to Summerfield. John Summerfield was an Irish Methodist who had attracted world wide fame at that time. John Summerfield, c. 1821-1825, Oil…
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Bio: Frank Hudson
For many years Mr. Hudson was caretaker of Summerfield church, living in the building immediately north of the church. He had never married, lived frugally and saved a considerable amount…
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Bio: Rev. S.C. Thomas
S. C. Thomas, served: 1852 + 1855 – 1857 + 1861 – 1863 Bro. Thomas entered the Erie Conference in 1842, and before coming to Wisconsin in 1851, had served…
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Bio: Rev. T. M. Eddy
Rev. Thomas M. Eddy D.D., served: (unknown) Son of Augustus Eddy, was born near Cincinnati in died in New York in 1874. He was baptized by Bishop McKendree, and at…
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Bio: Rev. J. Brooks
Rev. Jabez Brooks, served: 1853 – 1854 Was born Sept. 18th,1823, was converted at the age of twelve. Was licensed to preach in 1846 on Lighthouse Point Circuit, Ill., Rock…
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Bio: Rev. H. C. Tiltion
Rev. Hezekiah Chase Tiltion A.M., served: 1857 – 1859 He was born in Albion, ME. Aug. 30, 1818; died in Janesville, Wis., March 20, 1879. He entered the ministry and…
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Bio: Rev. E. Cooke
Rev. Edward Cooke, D.D., Served: 1859 – 1860 Born Jan. 19, 1812, in Bethlehem, Grafton Co., N.Y. Was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church at the age of sixteen.…
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Bio: Rev. J. E. Wilson
Rev. James Emmett Wilson, served: 1860 – 1861 Was, to my youthful imagination, the model Methodist preacher. Nearly six feet tall, with large, well proportioned frame; with graceful movement and…
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Bio: Rev. P. B. Pease
Rev. Phineas B. Pease, served: 1863 – 1865 Died at his home in Fort Atkinson, Wis. on the 10th. of Nov. 1881, in sure hope of a glorious resurrection. He…
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Bio: Rev. S. Fallows
The Right Rev. Samuel Fallows D.D., served: 1865 – 1868 Was born in Manchester, England, in 1855. Came to this country in 1848, and settled in Wisconsin. He graduated at…
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Bio: Rev. H. S. White
Rev. Henry Summer White, served: 1868 – 1869 Was born in North Hoosick, Renssalaer Co., N.Y., April 7th, 1828. He was converted when he was fifteen, and joined the Methodist…
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Bio: Rev: J. Hill
Rev. John Hill, served: 1869 – 1871 Was born in the county of Downe, near Belfast, Ireland, Jan. 14, 1834, and died in Milwaukee May 1st., 1872. His parents were…
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Bio: Rev. W. P. Stowe
Rev. William Page Stowe, served: 1871 – 1872 He was of Methodist parentage and of Puritan ancestry. He was born in Haverhill, N.H., and came with his parents to Milwaukee…
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Bio: Rev. O. B. Thayer
Rev Oscar B. Thayer, served: 1872 – 1874 Mr. Thayer was brought up and educated in the Epis. Church, and preached in that denomination for several years. He joined Wis.…