Prairie Chapel hosts annual soup supper

Join the community in Coshocton for a ham and bean meal on Feb. 19.

Prairie Chapel Methodist Church will hold its annual ham and bean soup supper Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

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Published February 12, 2026 - 8:00 a.m.

Prairie Chapel Methodist Church will hold its annual ham and bean soup supper Thursday, Feb. 19 from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

In addition to the ham and beans, they will serve hot dogs, coneys, sloppy joes, cornbread, desserts and beverages for a love offering donation of any amount.

The church is located at 45494 County Road 23 in Coshocton, 4.3 miles west of Coshocton on U.S. 36.

For more information call the church at 740-622-3992 during regular business hours or leave a message. Visit the church’s website at pchapelgmc.org.

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