Old McKendree Chapel

Laura Simon

Sunday, September 30, 2012

The annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River.

People listen as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. (Laura Simon)
From left, Rev. Billy Hahs, Mary Jane Statler, Elouise Hahs and Rev. Jerry Statler visit the interior of Old McKendree Chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at the chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. (Laura Simon)
The annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. (Laura Simon)
Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. (Laura Simon)

Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. (Laura Simon)
Mary Harriet Talbut speaks to the crowd before the offering Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. (Laura Simon)
People listen as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. (Laura Simon)
People listen as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. (Laura Simon)
Bev Rhodes of Advance, Mo. listens as Rev. Michael Schriener of Morning Star Church gives his message to around 100 people Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 during the annual pilgrimage worship gathering at Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Mo. The chapel was built in 1819 and is known as the oldest Protestant church standing west of the Mississippi River. (Laura Simon)