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History of Christ Presbyterian Church
Christ Church is a congregation of the Florida Presbytery, the
Synod of the South Atlantic and the Presbyterian Church USA. Some significant dates in our history are:
- Jan 15, 1989 - Initial group interested in the new church
development began meeting at Gilchrist Elementary School.
- May 8, 1990 - Church Charter received.
- May 13, 1990 - Charter members were received and Elders
elected at Fellowship Presbyterian Church.
- June 3, 1990 - Organizing pastor Rev. Ashton Edwin Ayers, Jr. was
called as the full time pastor.
- July 1, 1990 - First worship service held in the renovated chapel
on Bannerman Rd.
- Sept 8, 1991 - Two Sunday worship services initiated due
to the growing number of members and visitors.
- Jan 29, 1994 - Ground breaking ceremonies for new building.
- Sept 11, 1994 - First worship service held in the new
interim Sanctuary/Fellowship Hall and Educational Wing.
- Oct 2, 1994 Dedication ceremony held for new building.
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