Churches are some of the most incredible buildings in history. They mark that a group of people lived and grew in an area, not just as individuals but also as a community.

Something is also to be said about the grand ways in which churches are constructed. The architecture of many churches is still a sight to behold, even years in the future. 

Churches, or even remnants of churches, show us how people of the times lived and how their daily lives worked. They show a place that was constructed for people to come together in, but also a place with beautiful high arches, and heavenly decor.

In our own downtown Wooster, we have many churches dating back to the early ages of our own community. Each of the churches were constructed in a way that fits with the time period that they were made in, and now gives the viewer a unique perspective into what life was like at that time.

All the churches in Wooster possess their own unique traits. The architecture alone is something to gawk at. With each church's pointed tops, tall front doors, and delicate stained-glass windows, they all showcase art in some way. 

The perfect way to see all these things, and to get some free goodies, is by attending the free historic church tour.

The church walk might be more of an independent process then what you might think. A bus serves as your transportation for which stops, you’d like to take, but with surprising flexibility. It will continue in a loop for the three hours of the evening, stopping at each one, but you get to decide which stops you want to take. People are also welcomed to walk to visit the churches in any sequence they like.

The church stops are St. James Episcopal Church, Wooster United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church, Zion Lutheran Church, Central Christian Church, First Presbyterian Church, St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, and People to People Ministries (where they are planning to have a food truck!).

During this tour there will be organ music of carols, refreshments, a food truck, tours of the church, and presentations of the history that took place there.

The tour will be stopping at each church, then stopping back at the library after it has finished each loop and will continue to loop around the churches for the evening.

During this tour there will be organ music of carols, refreshments, tours of the church, and presentations of the history that took place there.

The tour starts at 5 pm on December 2nd and runs till 8 pm. This tour will be primarily run by a free shuttle that will be loading and unloading at the Wayne County Public Library, 220 West Liberty Street, for the course of the evening. Free parking is also available at the library.

Perhaps not all who attend this tour are history buffs, but maybe you’re simply there to take in the artistry and creativity that went into these grand buildings. Maybe you’re just chugging along and hoping to warm up with some hot chocolate along the way. For whatever reason that you decide to come, we hope you enjoy yourself, and that you have a happy holiday.