Ringgold Meeting House

14426 Misty Meadow Road

Hagerstown, MD  21740

For a tour or for additional information contact Frank Kipe Jr.

Phone: 301-824-3689

Email: frank@kipe.com

 

 

One of the oldest existing meeting houses of the Brethren in Christ Church

For almost a hundred years the Brethren in Christ worshipped in houses and barns. Then because larger and more convenient buildings were needed, they began to build what they called meeting houses, emphasizing that God's presence was in the meeting of his people, rather than in the building itself.

Built in 1871, the Ringgold Meeting House was one of the first of such buildings to be constructed. In the 1970's it was restored to its original interior arrangement with original furniture. The Ringgold Meeting House illustrates the historic emphasis of Brethren in Christ worship. The simple design of the building and furniture symbolizes the belief that God accepts us as we are and that there is beauty in simplicity. The seating arrangement facilitated the congregation's surrounding the Word. The unelevated preachers desk illustrated that all, even the leaders, are equal in God's sight. The arrangement for love feast (sleeping quarters upstairs and table and cooking facilities downstairs) are reminders that the Brethren in Christ emphasized Christian community.

Special Services for 2003:

Annual Hymn Sing - Sunday, June 29, 2003 5:00pm - Everybody is welcome.  Our singing will be led by Nelson Wingert and we will be singing from the old brown hymnal “Spiritual Songs and Hymns.”  Light refreshments will be served after the service.  An offering will be taken to help with the costs of maintaining the facility.

Brethren In Christ Historical Society Heritage Service - Sunday June 1, 2003 - Everybody welcome

Location: Ringgold MD

Directions: Take Rt 997 south from Waynesboro PA. After you cross the border into Maryland, turn left almost immediately onto Barkdoll Road. Go half a mile and turn left onto Misty Meadow Road. Go 100 yards, the Meeting House will be on your right.

Ringgold Meeting House