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Inspired by people who made beautiful decisions and served from their hearts, we are a friendly welcoming place that wants to keep alive the spiritual history of the chapel.
Boehm’s Chapel has events throughout the year that offer family fun and educational experiences for all. Special events include a Midnight Christmas service, Heritage Sunday, weddings, private tours, special services with historical actors, cemetery tours, and even music recitals or small concertos.
Contact us for more information on upcoming events at the chapel or to schedule a visit!
Upcoming Events
December 3, 2023 at 3:00 pm
Vespers Service
Celebrate the season at Boehm’s Chapel!
The Boehm’s Chapel Society will hold their annual Vespers service for friends and family to come together and experience the true meaning of the season.
The program will be “Lessons and Carols” with the reading of scriptures and the singing of seasonal hymns.
Recent Events
November 17, 2023
Thank you for your support on November 17 when we partnered with ExtraGive to be part of Lancaster County’s community-wide celebration of giving. We raised $3,520 from 24 givers for the replacement of the cedar shake roof on Boehm’s Chapel. Maintaining the roof is the Chapel’s biggest maintenance challenge as it sits prominently on the hill, exposed to the wind, rain, snow and sun.
The estimate to replace the roof is at least $60,000. A square for a new roof will cost $3,000. A square covers 100 sq ft of roof. You can split that cost by donating half of a square, a quarter square, or any amount that we can toward the replacement of the roof. Anyone donating $500 or $1,000 will receive a Society Life Membership.
Raising funds for a new roof will require a lot of prayer and effort. We appreciate your help to keep the legacy of Boehm’s Historic Chapel alive.
Boehm's UMC's Fall Festival - Oct 14
Even though it rained all day, we have a great time making apple butter! The gang started getting ready at 11 pm the night before, and then at 2 am they starting making the apple butter. It needs to be stirred constantly so it doesn’t burn over the wood fire, and we had a great crew of stirrers! The Chapel and the Tying Shed were open for visitors to come in from the rain and check out the beautiful buildings. Boehm’s UMC Church had lots of food and unique items for sale, and wonderful music in the sanctuary.
All proceeds from the apple butter are going to help fund the roof replacement. There may still be some apple butter available! Contact us for information.
Check out the Gallery page for more photos from the day.
The Boehm’s Chapel Society held its annual Heritage Sunday event on Sunday, June 25, 2023 in the historic Boehm’s Chapel.
Placing Flags for Memorial Day
Dennis Myers, a life member of the Chapel Society, and his daughter, Beth Railing place American flags on the graves of military veterans at the cemetery near Boehm’s Chapel. Mr. Myers served in Vietnam with the 101st Airborne Division. His family does this every Memorial Day at Boehm’s, plus covers two other cemeteries.
Strasburg Historical Society Meets at the Chapel
The Strasburg Historical Society met at the Chapel on May 15, 2023. Marv Adams, Boehm’s Chapel Society President spoke on the influence of Martin Boehm on early Methodism, and on other denominations he founded or influenced. Also covered was the history of the Chapel and the restoration that brought it back to how it appeared in 1791 when it opened as the first church in PA built for Methodist worship.
The Strasburg Historical Society owns the first church built for Methodist worship in Strasburg. It is currently a private residence.
Meet Boehms UMC's New Pastor!
Boehm’s United Methodist Church will get a new pastor in July and the church will become part of a two-charge circuit.
Future Events
In the Near future
A roof replacement for the chapel will be needed in the next few years, maybe sooner.
Read more about how you can help preserve a piece of history.
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