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Mr. and Mrs. Riddle write to let Finley know what is happening with the Cincinnati churches with regard to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Members from several MEC churches have withdrawn to form the Vine Street society under Rev. Sehon and Rev. Maley, with the hope of becoming part of the southern church -- 50 from Wesley Chapel, 15 from Morris Chapel, 12 from Asbury, 6 from 9th St. charge, and 3 from Ebenezer. Thankfully, there have been no withdrawals from the Bethel congregation, currently well served by Rev. White. Riddle states that the Vine Street congregation will not be received into the MECS because it can't be done "without violating the whole Plan." He does not believe the society will last long. [Note: The Vine Street society did vote to go with the MECS, becoming Soule Chapel in the Covington District of the Kentucky MECS Conference. In 1846, E.W. Sehon and Samuel E.Latta are listed as the appointed pastors.]. Abstract Number - 811

Abstract Number

811

Publication Date

11-4-1845

City

Cincinnati

Keywords

Slavery Letters; Church South (MECS); Cincinnati; Border Controversy; Recruitment; Vine Street Society; George W. Maley; E.W. Sehon; Soule Chapel

Letter from A. Riddle & Elizabeth Riddle to James B. Finley


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