First Congregational Church - Melbourne, Florida - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

A historical marker outside the church gives the full History of this Church, including its present day owners. The building is still active as a church by 'His Place Ministries' thereby solidifying its physical and spiritual use to the present day.

The Text on the Historical Marker reads as follows:

"The First Congregational Church of Melbourne had its beginnings in 1887 when Edward Branch and his wife Abbie began to hold regular Bible study and worship meetings. In December 1887, five men and seven women signed a covenant that was the first step toward construction of a church building. In 1892, local businessman W. H. Powell donated a corner lot on Second Street (Strawbridge) and Washington Street (U.S. Hwy. 1) for a church. The church, a frame building with a steeple, was designed by R. J. Anderson, a local builder and was completed in 1893 at a cost of $2,065. Records show that exactly $2,512,12 was collected for the church's construction. The leftover funds were used to start an organ fund. The first church service was held on Sunday, July 2, 1893. In 1929, the church was greatly expanded by four large stucco-covered additions, and in 1959 stained glass windows were added. Between 1960 and 1999, the building survey as the United Church of Christ-Congregational. On January 3, 2000, the building was sold to His Place Ministries East Coast, Inc., for continued use as a church."

Marker Sponsored by:
The Brevard County Historical Commission
The Brevard County Tourist Development Council
and The Florida Department of State.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 07/02/1893 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Outreach Church. If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: 1824 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, United States Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed

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