Luray Christian Church (DOC)
Luray Christian Church
Amiss Ave & Cave St
Luray, VA 22835
United States
ph: 540-743-3378
Our History
- Antioch Christian Church, our "mother" church was established in Page County in 1850.
- In early 1918, a group of interested citizens met in homes to plan and organize a Christian Church in Luray. The decided to erect a wooden "tabernacle" to be used for worship until a church could be built.
- The first service in the "tabernacle" was held on October 17, 1918 with 40 charter members present.
- The first elders of the church were W. L. Rhodes and C. A. Saum.The first deacons were Tom Racer, I. N. Comer, V. F. Aleshire, and J. William Foster.
- The cornerstone for our present church was laid on August 15, 1920.
- The first service in our present building was a baptismal service on May 19, 1921 when six young people were baptized by Brother F. A. Tinney.
- Our church was known as the Luray Church of Christ from its inception until June 26, 1949 when it was officially renamed Luray Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
- On September 18, 1979 the name "Memorial Hall" was selected for the new annex. It was named in memory of the church's charter members.
- On September 12, 1999 a new addition to the church was dedicated, the "Rhodes/Waye Memorial Annex."
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Luray Christian Church
Amiss Ave & Cave St
Luray, VA 22835
United States
ph: 540-743-3378
