A firm foundation for the First United Methodist Church of Seadrift was put in place on December 15, 1912, when a group of 76 charter members assembled at Second and Baltimore Streets with ownership of a donated lot and church building.

In celebration of these 100 years of religious services, 118 people gathered on Sunday, November 18, to a feast of worship, food and fellowship. They were welcomed by Rev. June Cantrell and by the church choir, under the direction of Nancy Childress, as they sang about the “Good and Simple Gifts” that come from the Lord.

Previous church ministers in attendance were Rev. Janna Sandidge Hawes, Rev. John Quigley, Rev. John Britsch, and Rev. Kelli Williamson, along with the church’s Victoria District Superintendent, Rev. Terrence Hayes.

The assembled people of Seadrift left the church sanctuary with a musical wish that “Peace Be with You” and with the anticipation of an additional celebration on December 1, as the City of Seadrift would be celebrating its 100th birthday also.

-Geraldine Williams