Friends and Family of the Benton PM Church

09/07/2026

It’s the final day of Labor Day Weekend in Benton - and oh what a weekend it has been. The new Community Center and Library had an open house. Rev Bill Vasey spoke there about growing up here in Benton and how those experiences helped lead him to Guatemala and his mission work there. There was a golf tournament at Cole Acres. Benton Alumni Association held their annual banquet Saturday night. Sunday started with a bang with the parade. Great turn out with lots of music, bagpipes, floats and kids on bikes. Nothing like a small town parade to bring out the people.

We participated in the parade with our float “Common Threads, Community Ties”. We partnered with Rita and Connor McCarthy from the Benton Alumni Museum and the Benton History Page to put the float together showing area businesses and organizations that hold the community together. We are proud to be part of this community.

After the parade there were activities at the park that everyone looks forward to sponsored by the Benton Fire Department. There were so many options of things to do - pasty dinner, bingo, hamburger stand, bouncy houses, craft stands. The day ended with a street dance.

The weather cooperated - sunny, but not too hot. Like they used to say in the old Benton Advocate” a good time was had by all”.

08/27/2026

The Red Brick Church Restoration Project is a 2026 recipient of the Benton Community Fund Grant which was warded at a ceremony in the new Benton Community Center August 25. The fund identifies areas of need in the community and helps meet those needs through donations.

We are very thankful for this grant as it will help us push through to finish renovations in the Hall. We will soon be able to offer the Hall for community functions such as wedding/baby showers, family get togethers, etc. We have a full, working kitchen available.

08/26/2026

Thank you everyone who came out to Music in the Park on Sunday We estimated about 150 people came out to enjoy the beautiful summer night and to listen to everyone’s favorite band, Fever River String Band. Some couples even got up and danced. A good time was had by all

08/21/2026

If you are coming to town this Sunday for Music in the Park, plan to come to town early and stop in to the new Community Center and Library for a tour. Many people have been working tirelessly to plan and implement the building of the Center. Their hard work has paid off. It’s amazing inside and out

08/21/2026

Come join us this Sunday August 23 as we are entertained by local legend - Fever River String Band Music starts at 6:00 PM in the park. Benton Red Church ladies will be supplying turkey/dressing and BBQ sandwiches, chips, water and an assortment of desserts. Bring a lawn chair. The weather will be great See you Sunday.

08/19/2026

We are so excited. The floors in the Hall have been refinished thanks to donations from our community. In a very short time we will be able to offer the Hall to groups to use. Who is up for learning to play Canasta? We’re thinking about starting a monthly canasta card party to meet in the Hall. More information to come

07/24/2026

Step one! We spent Wednesday cleaning up and cutting back the flower bed at the VFW. Step Two! Realizing we definitely need some pretty flowers to add lots of color. Stay tuned for Step Three 🌺🌻🌸💐

07/17/2026

A BIG thank you to Nolan Keleher, Desmand Morrissy and Sam Klang for their hard work at the church Wednesday. They moved out the heavy furniture from the Hall and office so work can begin on refinishing the floors. We are getting closer - almost there- to having the Hall finished and available for community use.

07/04/2026

06/12/2026

Sunday June 14 from 1-3 The Fever River String Band will be playing at the Red Brick Church for a fund raiser to help finish the projects in the Hall. We are so close to finishing the restoration in the hall so we can begin offering it to our community for use Come join us for a fun-filled afternoon