Merritts Chapel Meritts Chapel Merits Chapel Merrits Chapel Chapel Hill Lake Jordan Jordan Lake Methodist Church North Carolina , NC Chatham County Research Triangle Park RTP				The history of Merritt's Chapel United Methodist Church Merritt's Chapel has a unique and long history in Chatham County. It is believed our roots go all the way back to 1780 when Francis Asbury, the first Bishop of American Methodism, arrived in Chatham County at the home of Brother William Merritt. Over many years Merritt's Chapel has evolved from a few strong families into a vibrant growing group of Believers. The building itself has also grown as renovations have been made and additions have been done over the years. More importantly we feel as a church family that the true heart of the church lies not only within our Sanctuary and building but most of all within our members themselves. In 2005, Merritt's Chapel UMC was blessed to have the ability to add a Christian Life Center. This new addition serves many purposes for our church. It is used for suppers, Sunday School classes, and a gymnasium for our youth and adults, outreach programs and much, much more. Our goal as a church is to open our doors to reach out to people in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, without Him none of this would be possible. We hope you will come join us. You are always welcome to be a part of our church family.