About

The history of Jerome Church dates back to 1835, when a "Methodist Class" was organized in the log house of Henry Beach. The class was soon attached to the Worthington Circuit and services were held in a nearby school house.

The congregation grew rapidly and in 1842 the first church building, constructed of logs, was erected near the old cemetery at the corner of Jerome and Brock Roads. In 1851 it became a part of the Dublin Circuit. In 1860, a second building was constructed at a site on Town Street. About that time the church became a part of the Plain City Circuit.

In March of 1891, the construction of the present sanctuary was completed with much of the labor and timber donated by church members. The dedication of the congregation is symbolized by a man named Ashford Shover, who kept fires going in the church stoves for 41 nights to keep plaster from freezing.

In 1955, a small education building was erected behind the church. It was completely renovated in 1986 and a new bell tower was constructed, as well. A new parsonage was built at 7762 Brock Road in 1975.

The 150th anniversary of the church was celebrated in August of 1985, and 100th anniversary of the church sanctuary was observed in 1991.

A major building project was completed in 1993, which included a fellowship hall, Narthex, kitchen, and new restrooms with accessibility provisions. Our newest expansion, the education wing completed in 2001, includes Sunday School classrooms, a music room, and an expanded nursery facility.

Jerome Church has always been known as a active church where people care about their neighbors as well as their faith. We believe that tradition continues today, and will for many years.