The Way Inn was begun in 1999 in Carthage, NY, by Robert & Stephanie Sly. They had a desire to provide a place where folks in the local community could gather and enjoy clean, family-oriented entertainment, fellowship and sharing.
For the first few years, the Inn grew in popularity and became well known for its weekly musical shows, featuring top local and regional Christian singers and groups. The Sly's not only labored to find funding to engage various entertainers, but they also decorated the Inn with family heirlooms and antiques in their possession. The idea was to create as "home-like" a place for everyone's enjoyment as possible.
In March of 2002, the village of Carthage suffered a tragic fire that saw the destruction of a major portion of its historic downtown buildings, including the structure that had been home to The Way Inn. Lost in the conflagration were the homes of dozens of people and long-established businesses. Also lost was property of the Inn such as electronic equipment like amplifiers, microphones and more. Some of the Sly family's personal possessions displayed there and used to create a "home" feeling were destroyed. Nothing was recovered.
The Inn had no insurance coverage, but various local organizations took up a collection to help replace some of the lost equipment, tables & chairs, etc., to aid the Inn's continuance in support of the open community.
An interim arrangement brought the Inn to another Carthage location for a time and weekly shows continued, but without the comfortable ambiance of the Music Center. Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church invited the Sly's to bring their music programs to Evans Mills soon afterward so the Inn could continue.
Local, regional and nationally known Gospel groups and performers have appeared at the Evans Mills venue, which continues to provide free entertainment for anyone who wishes to attend. There is usually a time of sharing with assorted beverages and snacks afterwards. Though all entertainment is provided at no charge to the public by TWICMC, a freewill offering is accepted to benefit performers and assist with their traveling expenses.
Phone Pleasant Meadows Baptist Church at (315) 629-4800 or Pastor Bob Sly at (315) 493-2022 anytime to learn more.
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