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Groome celebrates 'Back to Church' weekend

Local historian and Groome U.M. Church member Hazel Brittingham has kept a detailed history of the church. She offered tours of the sanctuary during "Back to Church" weekend. Groome started services in 1904. Brittingham has been a member for more than 80 years. BY RON MACARTHUR
Ron MacArthur
October 2, 2014
Groome's "Back to Church" weekend includes a free yard sale and a free barbecue lunch. BY RON MACARTHUR
Groome United Methodist Church on Savannah Road in Lewes dates back to 1904. This past weekend members joined to celebrate "Back to Church" weekend. BY RON MACARTHUR
The stained-glass windows at Groome U.M. Church are unique because they celebrate local history. There are windows with the Lightship Overfalls, the Breakwater Lighthouse and the U.S. Live-Saving Service. BY RON MACARTHUR

Historic Groome United Methodist Church celebrated "Back to Church" weekend with a variety of events on Sept. 20 including a free yard sale and barbecue lunch, prayer wall, children's games and tours of the church, which dates back to 1904.

On Sept. 21, The Delmarva Ramblers were the guest musicians at the 9 a.m. worship service with a brunch following the service.

Local historian Hazel Brittingham, who has been a member of the church for more than 80 years, said the church is named after the Groom railroad family who donated one parcel of two owned by the church. At some point in time, the letter "e" was added to the name, she said.

Brittingham said she has seen a lot of changes – and 18 different preachers – at Groome. "There was a time when the church was your life," she said

 

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