Gladys Wesleyan

Gladys Church Finds it’s Never too Old to Grow

In the song, Sweet Sweet Spirit, Doris Akers wrote:

“There's a sweet, sweet spirit in this place,

And I know that it's the spirit of the Lord”

I am reminded of this song each time I step inside Gladys Wesleyan Church.

Gladys Wesleyan Church epitomizes everything you would hope to find in a small rural church. Located at the intersection of East Ferry and Theta Mill Road it resembles a little country church much like you would find depicted in a Norman Rockwell painting. Fortunately, that’s exactly what it is. Established in 1902 as an Episcopal Church and becoming affiliated with the Wesleyan Church in 1953, the church is made up of a small congregation of friends and family. Visitors are welcomed into the church so there are never any strangers.

Resting on the original rock foundation the church has not changed much over the past century, until now. With the faith and leadership of the Rev. John Rhodenizer and his wife Mickie, the church is building an addition that will include bathrooms, a nursery, and Sunday school room. Stained glass windows were also recently installed. From outside the church the windows are beautiful but with the light shining through the view from inside the church is breathtaking. The addition is being added onto the front of the church with great attention to detail so as not to detract from the original sanctuary.

While the congregation is small, new members are welcomed along with those just wishing to visit. Sunday School begins each Sunday at 10am followed by the worship service at 11am.