Capers Chapel UMC was established in the early 1850s. The original wooden building faced 90 degrees from the current sanctuary and was built alongside a wagon road that led to Peak, South Carolina. Capers Chapel started as a small family church, originally serving a few nearby farm families who could conventionally walk to church. In 1885, the frame of the current sanctuary was constructed to replaced the original building. This building was extensively remodeled in 1954. At that time, brick veneer was added to the outside, a new roof, the walls were covered with gypsum board, and the stained glass windows were installed. Central heating and air were added in 1968. A well was drilled at the church in 1985, and this provided the first water available to the church. In 1988, the fellowship hall and bathrooms were added. Many improvements followed. Central heating and air and a larger kitchen were added to the fellowship hall. New carpeting and pew cushions added to the beauty of the sanctuary. In 2005, after having grave markers cleaned, a black wrought-iron fence and arch were built at the cemetery. Soon after, a new sign was erect. Around 2009, a new asphalt drive way with parking spaces has been laid. In 2023, internet was added to the church, and so was a website and a Facebook page for the church as well. In 2025, Capers Chapel left the Pomaria Charge (New Hope) and joined with Shady Grove UMC to form a new charge.

Capers Chapel Methodist Church 1920s - Colorized by Thomas Kirchel

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