The members of Templeton United Church of Christ like being together.
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The worship area at Templeton can be expanded by opening doors to the back and the side.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
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A sign points highway drivers to Templeton church.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
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Templeton United Church of Christ is celebrating 140 years this year.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
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Templeton’s original church was destroyed by a tornado in 1924. It was rebuilt a year later.
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Cars gather around the Templeton church in the 1920s. The church stands today, but the bell tower has been removed.
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Verla and Neal Barber have been longtime church members. Neal traces his roots back to C.S. Barber, pictured in the photo at left, one of the early white settlers who hosted the first Templeton services in his house.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo
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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor .
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