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125 Years of Faithful Service

July 7, 2021 Leave a Comment

DeBows United Methodist ChurchDeBows had its beginnings in 1867.  It was then known as the DeBows Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School.  Christian education classes and worship were held in a small schoolhouse near the site of the present church building.

In May of 1896, DeBows was incorporated and officially became a Methodist Episcopal Church. Land was purchased at the current location and a new church building was erected.

You can see a complete history of DeBows and some pictures under the “About Us” menu tab.

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Baldpate Mountain Hike

June 13, 2018 Leave a Comment

The DeBows Pathfinders went hiking at Baldpate Mountain, Titusville, NJ, near Washington Crossing State Park, on Saturday, June 9. The Pathfinders are discussing their plans for the summer and schedule information will be posted on the church website. You may also view some pictures from the hike below.  You may contact Wayne Ervin for more information about the DeBows Pathfinders group.

Park sign entering the parking area
Section of the Blue trail
Rocky section of  the Blue trail
Open meadow where several trail heads meet
The "infamous" Red trail marker
Why was the Red trail infamous - here is one reason!
Plaque honoring Ted Stiles, namesake of the park
Looking back up the hill at some park buildings
Group shot taken on porch of one of the buildings

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February Hiking Pictures

February 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

The DeBows Pathfinders took a trip to Double Trouble State Park in Bayville, NJ on Saturday, February 10th. It was a cloudy, but warm February day, with temperatures in the 50’s. Some pictures taken during the hike can be viewed below. The next Pathfinders hike is scheduled for Saturday, March 10th. They will meet at the church at 10:00am and then go to Allaire State Park.

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2017 October Hiking Pictures

October 8, 2017 Leave a Comment

The DeBows Pathfinders Group held its inaugural hiking event on Saturday, October 7th. They went to Monmouth Battlefield State Park. It was a very enjoyable early fall hike, albeit a tad warmer than one might expect in October. Nine people participated in this event and everyone is welcome to come along on the next event.

The current plan is to schedule one event monthly. The events will include hikes and nature walks, which will be open to all age groups. So, watch the church calendar for the days and locations of future events. The next hiking event is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 4th in the Sourland Mountain Preserve, near Hopewell, NJ. More specifics about time and gathering location will be posted in the near future.

Watch the video below to see some of the pictures taken on the October hike.

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