History

Services were held in members’ homes

The congregation began meeting in the old Johnson County courthouse

A large brick church was built on West Gay Street

Members scattered during the Civil War

A white frame structure was built at 218 West Gay Street

The present building was built and dedicated

Improvements were made in the church building to provide Sunday school classrooms

In the mid 1930’s the Steeple blew off in a storm

The basement of the church building was remodeled to provide a larger Fellowship Hall

Ground was broken for the Education Wing

The Education Wing was dedicated on September 8th

Air conditioning was installed throughout the building

The interior of the church was remodeled. The pews were refinished, the interior painted, and new carpet installed.

The cornerstone was replaced

The steeple was rebuilt and installed

The exterior of the church got a facelift as the stonework was repaired and sealed. Six mahogany doors were installed.

Septagon Construction was approved as the architect and general contractor. In April, the capital campaign began. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held August 26.

Construction was completed in the summer. Dedication of new Christian Life Center was August 18.