Want more local news?

Get top stories from your area delivered to your inbox.

Malvern United Methodist Church to celebrate America 250 with community picnic

Food, fellowship, live music and a keynote address will highlight the June 28 community gathering.

Malvern United Methodist Church will host a 250th Anniversary Picnic celebrating America 250 on Sunday, June 28, at the church’s Decker Pavilion.

Malvern United Methodist Church will host a 250th Anniversary Picnic celebrating America 250 on Sunday, June 28, at the church’s Decker Pavilion.

The community event will take place from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Malvern United Methodist Church, located at 121 W. Wood St., Malvern.

Organizers said the celebration will include food, music and fellowship as the community gathers to recognize the nation’s 250th anniversary.

A large group poses outside a stone church building with an arched entrance.
Members of the Malvern United Methodist Church congregation gather in this file photo taken when the church was recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The church continues to serve the community and will host an America 250 anniversary picnic June 28 at its Decker Pavilion.

“Come join us as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our one nation under God,” organizers stated. “Lots of food, live music and good fellowship will be present.”

The picnic will feature a covered dish meal along with a keynote address by evangelist Aaron Linard beginning at 4 p.m.

A music concert featuring Jonathan White will begin at 4:30 p.m.

The event is open to the community, and organizers encourage area residents to attend the afternoon celebration.