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A Look Back to the Past Union Avenue Christian Church's heritage dates back to the origin of the communion that has come to be known as the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In 1837, 28 years after the founding of Brush Run Church in West Virginia, Disciples of Christ first appeared in St. Louis and met in members' homes. In 1842 more came following the call of “wherever two or more are gathered in my name.” Opposite the St. Louis Courthouse on Fourth Street, the First Christian Church soon was founded. A Merger With the movement west, Central Christian Church began in 1871 and Mt. Cabanne Christian Church in 1892. A merger on October 13, 1902 — a great and difficult decision for these two congregations — created Union Avenue Christian Church (UACC). WIth courage and faith the land on which a church would be built was purchased at the corner of Union Avenue and Von Versen (now Enright). In 1904, the educational building was completed. James M. Philputt, the first pastor, brought much attention to the church, and although the panic of 1907 brought financial anxiety, the sanctuary was completed in 1908. The edifice of the structure was designed by A.B. Groves in the Italian Romanesque style. In 1910, B.A. Abbott became our second pastor and served during the difficult years of World War I. A bronze plaque in the narthex honors those from Union Avenue who served in the first World War. more
Sunday morning worship @ 10:45 a.m. • Christian Education for all ages @ 9:30 a.m. |
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