One big family

Small town church prepares to celebrate 150 years of togetherness

Janelle Atyeo
May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024

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Seney Methodist Church is celebrating 150 years as a congregation this summer in Seney, Iowa.

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A Bible study group gathers at Seney church.

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Stained glass windows were added in recent decades at the historic Seney church.

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Seney United Methodist is decorated for Christmas with poinsettia plants.

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An early photo of Seney United Methodist Church in Seney, Iowa.

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“It’s kind of one big family,” said Earl Albert, a longtime member of Seney United Methodist Church.

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Church Seney Methodist history (39).JPG — Seney Methodist Church in Seney, Iowa.
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Church Seney Methodist (30).JPG — People fill the pews for worship services at Seney Methodist in Seney, Iowa.
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Church Seney Methodist (34).JPG — Seney church members share fellowship time over Easter breakfast.
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Church Seney Methodist (35).JPG — Seney members pack food bags for the Le Mars Backpack program as a mission project.
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Church Seney Methodist (36).JPG — The Seney youth group and guests visit a pumpkin patch in 2021.
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Prayers on the Prairie is a regular feature of the Tri-State Neighbor, taking the place of the Crop Watchers report during the winter season. If you have a suggestion for a rural church to feature here, contact editor Janelle Atyeo at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com.