Canton's James S. Thomas United Methodist Church is being repurposed
CANTON A local church named in honor of a modern-day clergyman is being repurposed to serve other ministries. The James S. Thomas United Methodist Church at 3412 Harmont Ave. NE officially closed as a place of worship in September. The building is being transformed into a multifaceted space that will house a food pantry, community meeting space and outreach programs designed to serve the needy under the auspices of Crossroads United Methodist Church, which purchased the building last week. A predominately black congregation, James S. Thomas UMC was organized by the Rev. Gregory Palm...
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