SPRING MILLS — On Saturday, Dec. 13, the historic Egg Hill Church hosted its first Homecoming Christmas concert/service. Organized by Rodney Brungart, the Penns Valley Men’s Chorus sang traditional carols to a total of 64 in attendance. Pastor Dwight Freed delivered a relevant Christmas message. Virtually everyone there agreed this should become an annual event.

According to a news release, the original church, near Spring Mills, was built in 1838 on land donated by John and Mary Dauberman. It was one of the first Evangelical Churches in Penns Valley.

The present building was constructed in 1860 on the foundation of the earlier church building. Regular services ended there in 1927, due to decreasing attendance, but an annual homecoming service is still held there every September, and it has also been used as a venue for weddings and other special events.

Friends of Egg Hill Church, a nonprofit organization, was formed this year to keep up with repairs on the building. In 2020, the foundation was replaced, thanks to the work of Vonnie Henninger, but now there will be fundraising efforts to make necessary repairs, mostly to the exterior of the building.

“Hopefully there will be some grant money available, also,” the news release said.

A Go Fund Me account has been created for those who would like to contribute towards the repairs.

“Time and Mother Nature have taken its toll on the historic structure, and now this group is seeking the public’s help to preserve a Penns Valley landmark,” the news release said.