Methodist
Episcopal - Erie Conference. In 1838 a dozen people met at the home of
William Weeks. Reverend Eliza Coleman a local preacher was responsible
for the organization of this class. He delivered the first sermon in
Mayville, changed to Hazen in 1839. Reverend Philo Bowdish, another
local preacher, moved to the community in 1842. This class met in
private homes and school houses until a church building was erected in
1855. Reverend George Moors dedicated the building in 1855. In 1917
the frame of the old church was moved a basement excavated and the
frame moved on this foundation. The building was lengthened and brick
encased. This building was dedicated in 1917. It was remodeled in
1946-1947 and rededicated in September 1947. During Reverend Clair
Alden Lundberg’s pastorate (1954-1961) plans were started to build an
addition to the church for educational purposes. This was accomplished
while Reverend Jay Stanley Pifer (1961-1964) was the minister.
Consecration Services were held on November 4, 1962 by Bishop W.
Vernon Middleton. In 1968 Hazen was part of a five-point Charge
composed of Hazen, Allens Mills, Munderf, Richardsville and Lake City.
The 1968 membership was 160. The membership on January 1, 2003 was
124.
