Reverend Kimberly Traylor has announced they are in the process of rebuilding the historic Spillman Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church but donations are needed to help with the effort.
Rev. Traylor said the church was razed three years ago due to its deteriorating condition.
click to download audioAccording to information on the church’s Facebook page, Spillman Chapel was constructed on North Donnivan Street in Princeton in 1897 and is one of the oldest and most historic churches in the city. In 1931, an annex was built onto the Sanctuary, and in 1946 the building was reconstructed. The church was reportedly torn down due to a leaking roof, a crumbling foundation, an out-of-service restroom, and rotting floors.
Now, Rev. Traylor says they are in the early stages of rebuilding Spillman Chapel.
click to download audioShe expressed her gratitude for First United Global Methodist Church which has graciously allowed the members of Spillman Chapel to worship with them for the last several years.
click to download audioHowever, she’s hopeful they can get enough monetary donations to help rebuild the church in phases.
According to Rev. Traylor, this is her first experience building a church, and she welcomes any assistance or guidance from community members who possess expertise in this area. However, she emphasizes the crucial need for monetary donations to facilitate the phased rebuilding of the church, as well as help from skilled labor volunteers in the future.
click to download audioRev. Traylor is also hopeful the church’s oldest living member will be able to see the beginning phases of their rebuilding effort.
click to download audioTracey Jackson, a longtime member of the church, said monetary donations can be mailed to Spillman Chapel CME, c/o Tracy Jackson, 507 West Green Street, Princeton, Kentucky 42445. She said all donations will be deposited into the church’s building fund.
