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 First Christian Church
N 32° 24.025 W 098° 49.151
14S E 517004 N 3584834
Texas Historical Marker at the First Christian Church, 215 S Lamar St, Eastland, TX, providing some background on its history and community service.
Waymark Code: WMZYJ3
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/23/2019
Views: 5
There is a granite monument up front that complements the marker, with a bit of history and an observation:
Established in 1878, First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Eastland, began meeting in this building in 1907 after a fire destroyed its forerunner. It is believed that the current rock foundation was salvaged from the fire and used as the foundation for the current building. The old church bell behind the church building was also salvaged from the burned church property.
The history of a church, though, is more than a chronology of events. History testifies to the impact which a church has had upon the community which it serves. The First Christian Church of Eastland has had a strong foundation of faith and integrity which is evidenced throughout the years with an outpouring of Christian love and action within the community. (By Naomi Huckabay, 1999)
Marker Number: 13618
Marker Text:
First Christian Church organized in Eastland in 1878 under the Rev. Cyrus Scarborough. There were a number of important Eastland leaders, including city founders, among the church’s early membership. In 1886, the congregation moved from the county courthouse, where it had been holding services, into new facilities. In 1907, it moved again, constructing a building on this site.
The church has a history of ecumenical programs, working in partnership with local Presbyterian and Methodist churches. The congregations have held combined summer evening worship services, as well as vacation bible schools and youth group events.
The church has played an active role in the community it serves. The Men's Fellowship Bible Class, also interdenominational, has been a vital part of Eastland. Members have developed many service projects, including construction of a park in an African American community during the era of segregation and the collection and delivery of items for Thanksgiving and Christmas drives. The church has focused on outreach through missions and local service, as members established a food pantry for senior citizens, a jail ministry and children's mission fund to distribute supplies to needy students. The church has also opened its doors to local organizations and activities, including blood drives.
After more than 100 years of service, First Christian Church of Eastland continues to be a spiritual, education and community leader for the area. (2006)
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