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KITTY'S COTTAGE: The home built by Bishop Andrews for Kitty, the mulatto slave that refused to be freed and forced to leave the state. Salem sanctuary can be seen to the left, the cemetery across the street to the right. The home is now a museum, and sits behind Old Emory Church, Wesley Street, Oxford.
LOG STRUCTURE A rendering of the first church building was a log structure. Walter Railey of Atlanta sketched based on description by the older members of the church.
REGISTER: Example of a membership record from the 19th century. The far right hand column of the excerpted page (top) records how members were accepted , for example by certificate, vow, or transfer; and how they were removed. Death, transfer or removal by charge conference when inactive for a long period were the most common. This example shows two that were expelled.
SURVEY: An early survey of the church and surrounding properties drawn in 1838.
AERIAL VIEW: Aerial view taken in 2002 shows church and oldest part (Section One) of cemetery. Salem Road lies between the church and cemetery Salem Campground begins to the left (north) of the church and parking lot.
SANCTUARY: Photo of Salem UMC Sanctuary, taken for 2003 update of Salem's history.
EDUCATION BUILDING: Photo of Education Building, taken for 2003 update of Salem's history.
FAMILY LIFE CENTER: Photo of Family Life Center, taken for 2003 update of Salem's history.
OPEN DOORS: Photo of front entry into the Sanctuary and the Narthex, taken for 2003 update of Salem's history.
NAVE AND CHANCEL (2003): Differences in the color of the ceiling tiles show where the expansion began giving us the present chancel including the choir loft to the rear. For reference, the light that shown down on the old pulpit can be seen at the very top center of the photograph.
CHANCEL FURNITURE (2003): A gift from Mrs. Charles Porter of Covington and James H. Porter of Macon, in honor of their brother, O. W. Porter. This furniture was placed in the church in 1948, during the pastorate of Rev. Webb Garrison.
NAVE (2003): View of the nave from the chancel. There are six chandeliers. The two closest to the chancel (not visible in this photo) were part of the expansion. They are a close match to the other four only larger. The exact style was no longer available these renovations occurred.
SALEM CAMPGROUND TABERNACLE: The Salem Campground tabernacle during evening service. Photograph appeared in Smithsonian Magazine, August 1996.
Salem United Methodist Church

​3962 Salem Road
​Covington, Georgia  30116

Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
​8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Telephone
770-786-6027

Email
salemumc@bellsouth.net


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  • HOME
  • About Us
    • My First Visit
    • Contact Info & Map
    • Staff >
      • Worship
      • Pastor
    • History
    • Send a Message!
  • CHURCH LIFE
    • Sermon Audio Online
    • Discipleship >
      • Children
      • Youth
      • Adult
    • Outreach >
      • Family Promise
    • Community >
      • Fellowship & Food
      • Stephen Ministry
    • Stewardship
    • Joining the Church
  • INFO to Read
    • Announcements
    • Preacher Dan's Ponderings
    • Newsletter & More
    • CALENDARS >
      • Full Screen Calendar
      • Serving Schedule
      • Flowers
      • Birthdays
      • 2018 Lectionary Calendar
    • Links of Interest
  • Online Giving
  • Members
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