Society Accomplishments and Future Plans
Preservation Milestones
The Society acquired title to the church in 2010, and since then has successfully been awarded several grants used for major preservation/restoration projects at the church.
In addition, offerings, fund-raisers, and donations
have helped the group address some other major projects.
- 2010 – small windows in upper gallery replaced with period correct replicas, and major leaks addressed
- 2011 - crumbling foundation and rotting sills replaced
- 2012 – new shutters
- 2019 – electrical upgrade and large windows restored Miscellaneous – exterior painting, roof, hanging chimney, and small repairs
- 2023 - third exterior painting since the Preservation Society was formed.
- new steps and rails at the three entrances
- cemetery research to ascertain a better estimate of the number of graves
Future Projects.
- Clean and paint the 65 year old Standing Seam Metal Roof
- grounds maintenance and revitalization and other projects will be identified as needed
Spiritual Activities
The Love Feast, for which Rehoboth is best known, is held the first Sunday of December at 5:00 p.m. each year. Special music, beginning at 4:30, often precedes this service. Other church services are occasionally added to the schedule.
Tours, Activities, Events
- Tours only by appointment.
- Annual Quilt Show/Craft Event is the first Saturday in May IF that is NOT Mother's Day weekend. If so, it is scheduled for the last Saturday in April.
- October/November – annual cultural program
- First Sunday of December – annual Love Feast at 5:00 p.m., often preceded with special music beginning at 4:30 p.m.
- Other Sunday Services – as announced
Cultural Activities
Cultural Activities
Following incorporation in 2008, the Society hosted several cultural/historical activities including commemorative Camp Meetings with meals on the grounds, gospel groups, a celebration of Veterans on the Centennial of Veterans Day, and other music programs. Currently, the Society offers two cultural programs each year. A spring quilt or craft show is scheduled in April/May. A fall musical program is scheduled in October/November.
2022 Quilt Show
On April 30, Rehoboth's First Annual Quilt Show was a huge success. Seventy-nine quilts of all sizes filled the church, creating a colorful display of modern quilts, and family heirlooms, from crib quilts to wall hangings, and bed size quilts.
Several visitors were inspired to ask where they could learn to quilt!
A special feature of the show was a quilt raffle, made possible by a local quilter, who crafted a beautiful quilt especially for the event.
Several vendors had booths on the grounds and sold handmade stuffed animals, crocheted items, soaps, fragrant candles and wooden ware for knitters.
Food and music added to the excitement on the grounds.
The Society plans to have its second show on Saturday, May 6.
Membership
Levels of annual membership.
- Individual: $15.00
- Family: $25.00
- Lifetime membership is $500 and is noted on a plaque that hangs inside the church.
Send checks to our mailing address, (see home page) or you can use PayPal.
How You Can Help
Support our “Green Team.”
- If you live locally, volunteer to take a turn mowing and trimming the grounds or join us when we call for volunteers for grounds clean up. Anyone who works on the grounds must sign a release of liability form.
- Or, donate to the “Green Team.” Funds are used to defray paid mowing costs, occasional grounds and driveway repair, and any work that requires professional services.
Support the “Building Fund.”
- Make a general donation for maintenance, restoration, and preservation projects. Your donations will help build an exterior paint fund or assist with other projects or unexpected emergencies like the 2017 wind damage to roof and windows.
Building Rental
Rehoboth Church is primitive and plain, charming, and simple. Be aware that the church has neither running water nor a bathroom. Previous wedding parties have happily rented portable facilities in order to capture the old church's historic charm. If this is what you are looking for for your Christian wedding, contact us.