Brief History of Trinity United Methodist Church
 
Trinity had its humble beginnings in 1875 when 13 men and women gathered in an old frame church then known as the Congregational Church on the south side of Bowling Green. Four years later the now current site of Trinity United Methodist Church was purchased and the first brick was laid in 1880.
By 1912, the building was inadequate because of rising attendance and a new building began construction. In later years, Trinity underwent many renovations and improvements to accommodate its members.
In 1985 the church sanctuary underwent major remodeling and Trinity UMC once again had a new appearance. Additions of classrooms, choir areas, and stained-glass windows gave Trinity the flexibility to better accommodate its still growing membership.
From the beginning Trinity has served families and the community with a vital ministry. Countless hours of time and many gifts, large and small, have kept our church in service. It has pleased us greatly to emphasize our ministry among the youth of the church which produced "call to the ministry." We feel the pulse of God's Holy Spirit moving to change lives through prayer and personal knowledge of Jesus Christ. Our prayer is that Trinity Church will continue to serve our Lord with a caring, spiritual ministry.
Excerpts taken from official historical records
 
Trinity United Methodist
History Book
 
TITLE: LEGACY OF TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF BOWLING GREEN:
In commemoration of Our 125th Anniversary 2000
 
AUTHOR: Trinity United Methodist Church, Bowling Green, Ohio, Historical Book
Committee
 
SUBJECT: History of the church from 1875 to 2000.
 
DESCRIPTION
 
Comprises the history of Trinity United Methodist Church, (formerly Trinity
Evangelical United Brethren Church) Bowling Green, Ohio from it's inception
in 1875 to the year 2000. Photographs numbering 112, span this time
frame. The period covers two church buildings on the same site. It
contains a photo and brief history of Center United Brethren Church in
Center Township (Wood County) and its merger with Trinity United Brethren.
Brief histories of the city of Bowling Green , the merging of the
Evangelical Church, the Brethren Church and the Evangelical United
Brethren Church, and the Methodist Church.. Two indexes are included with
one for text and one for photographs.
 
NO. OF PAGES 178 which includes 30 pages of photographs)
 
TYPE of BINDING Softcover with lamination
 
SELLING COST: $5.00 plus postage
 
SEND ORDERS FOR ABOVE BOOK TO:
Trinity United Methodist Church
Attention: History Book Order
200 N. Summit St.
Bowling Green, OH 43402