Social Club in Earley closed down due to declining membership

Social Club in Earley closed down due to declining membership

A social club associated with a church at a prominent location in Earley has been permanently closed due to costs and declining membership.

Shutting down: Grandview UMC closes its doors after nearly 120 years

By Kathy Feist It was time to share joyful news during the Sunday services at Grandview United Methodist Church. One man proudly announced it was his 11th wedding anniversary. The church’s 25 members gave him a round of applause. Someone pointed out that it was a clergy member’s birthday. In symphony conductor fashion, the recipient jokingly led members in the church’s version of “Happy Birthday.” Finally a woman announced that this Wednesday wa…