West Union Church to celebrate 200 years

Church services based on original services held at the church will begin at 10:30 a.m.

The bicentennial program will begin at 2 p.m. and feature Jon Baker speaking on the history of the Gilmore area.

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Published May 20, 2026 - 9:42 a.m.

West Union Church will celebrate its bicentennial June 28.

Church services based on original services held at the church will begin at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Garry Marlatt, followed by a light lunch from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The bicentennial program will begin at 2 p.m. and feature Jon Baker speaking on the history of the Gilmore area, Chris Hart giving a reenactment of church life in the 1800s, Patty Maag and Weston Gray sharing West Union’s history and Rudy Glazer offering a salute to veterans.

Everyone is welcome to attend. The church is at 13679 Gilmore Road, just south of Gilmore.

For more information, contact Patty Maag at 740-498-9507 or maagpatty@gmail.com.

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