Friends of Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church - Willis

01/24/2026

Behind Thomas Chapel UM Church in Willis, Tx., there is a large downed oak tree, to be used as FREE firewood for anyone wanting to bring a chain saw to cut and chisel to spilt the pieces in to small workerable pieces and a helper to collect all that is needed. Take what you need for cooking or just sitting around a warm firepit.

01/11/2026

Last month’s Home The Holidays was wonderful! The atmosphere was warm and inviting. We could feel the spirit of the Lord in our presence! We were truly blessed. Praise God!

It’s a New Year, with a new beginning, and we are here once again on the second Sunday at 12:30 PM! Everyone is welcome to join us!

12/08/2025

Come visit for Home for The Holidays Celebration! Everyone is Welcomed!

11/28/2025

Come Home....

11/24/2025

Spread the Word…

11/07/2025

Hello Family and Friends, please consider joining us this Sunday at 12:30PM, November 9, 2025, our church service where we will be Praising God and Lifting our voices in admiration for all that HE has done and continues to do in our lives!!!

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09/14/2025

We have disappointing news to share regarding the old tree that has provided shade and an outdoor gathering spot at the back of our historic structure. After being stressed and dying, it was finally cut down, with much of it removed, and the remaining portions are available to anyone wanting to come pick them up. Ann Meador, with The History Taskforce, took the time to count the rings in the tree stump, to determine how long the tree had been there and whether it was present when the current structure, built in 1899, was erected. It appears that the tree is 128 years old, and the church structure is 126 years old. One can conclude the tree was in the brush arbor after the original structure was built in 1867 and before the current structure was built in 1899.

It was with much sadness that we were forced to say goodbye to a faithful servant of the church, who provided years of shade and shelter from the harsh sun beaming on our unofficial designated church picnic area.

And now there are several pieces of oak wood rings at the back of the structure, free for anyone wanting firewood for their fireplaces or school bonfires, if the schools still conduct such activities.

Thank you old friend!

09/13/2025

Yes, We are in service the 2nd Sunday of every month. We will have service this Sunday, September 14, 2025 at our normal time of 12:30PM. We would love to have anyone from the community join us as we uplift the wonder words of GOD and Praise HIS name for all that he has done and will do in our lives!

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09/13/2025

Recently, we had the opportunity of being the recipient of community outreach provided by a group of craftsmen working together to reinforce and uplift our ramp leading into the sanctuary. The previous ramp had areas that had weakened over time, causing instability and weakness in the structure. A group of craftsmen came to our rescue on Saturday morning, August 30, 2025, and within a span of three hours had removed rotten portions of our ramp and replaced and reinforced areas that were questionable at best as being capable of weight bearing.

The key to any exterior renovations on our historic church is that they must be accurate to what was there when we received our landmark designation. These craftsmen’s keen eyes and well-laid plans, along with meticulous efficiency, left the results of an updated, historically accurate, reinforced ramp.

We can stroll in the building knowing there is no creaking and cracking.

Thank you Gentlemen for a job well done!

08/10/2025

We’re doing it again! This morning, Sunday, August 10, 2025. The Holy Spirit is with us and we would love you to join us as well. During last month’s service we were blessed with both God‘s word and family and friends. Come see us grow!

07/09/2025

This Sunday, Blessed, July 13, 2025, services at 12:30 PM. Please join us as we continue to spread the Good News!

07/06/2025

Thomas Chapel is preparing to do it again! We are once again inviting members, family and friends of our community and beyond to join us for the blessed, Sunday July 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM as we praise and lift of the Holy Word of God. Hope to see you there!