The McCabe Chapel

Yesterday Drew and I drove out to McCabe United Methodist outside of McMinnville. It is one of the churches Mom and I had found on our church hunting adventure. It had all three of my criteria...a center aisle, a steeple, and bell. It was built in 1886 and has been used by a congregation since then. It sits on top a hill, behind the trees, off of a gravel road, off of a country road, off of a country road. Yes, it's way out there! It is situated on the top of the hill, nestled in with tall trees. On either side of the church there are farms and fields. Looking out from the church, on a clear day, you can see Mt. Hood. The wide steps lead up to double front doors. Above us is the steeple and bell. This is from about half way down the aisle. There are 8 pews on the right and five on the left (because a wood stove sets behind the first three pews). The cross on the wall was made from the orginal foundation that was replaced just a year ago. Standing at the altar!

This is a view from the front of the church to the back. There are circular stained glass windows on both sides. You can see the wood stove that most likely will be burning during our Decemeber wedding! I'm talking with the pastor of the church.
These are the restroom accomodations. Hmmm....

We had a picnic lunch outside the church we will get married in!

It was a wonderful afternoon! We plan on going back this fall to get pictures as the season changes! It is exactly what we were looking for in a place to hold our ceremony!