Old Concord Church In front of the Concord Cemetery
Churches
S. S. and B. T. U. Convention to be Held at Zion Hill
The GazetteJanuary 11, 1939 The following program of the Everett Association Sunday School and B. T. U. convention to be held at Zion Hill church ten miles north of Farmerville on January 15, has been announced. Theme: "The Value of Trained Workers in our Churches." 2:45 P. M. Devotional The value and need of a religious … Continue reading S. S. and B. T. U. Convention to be Held at Zion Hill
First Baptist Church of Bernice
Bernice Historical Society People and Places First Baptist Church of Bernice In 1909 J.M. Melton wrote a history of the First Baptist Church of Bernice for the history of the Concord Association. In the 1970’s Inez Colvin wrote an extensive history of the First Baptist Church of Bernice. Numerous accounts from the early Bernice newspapers … Continue reading First Baptist Church of Bernice
Mt. Patrick Baptist Church Needs Help
Dena Holdman Lee It has come to the time that Mt. Patrick Baptist Church has dreaded for years, the closing of the church doors permanently. Unless some people and area churches don't step up the door will have to be locked. It is not safe for folks to be in the back section of the … Continue reading Mt. Patrick Baptist Church Needs Help
Mt. Tabor Church Constituted in 1874
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Mt. Tabor church, which has a splendid background and history, was constituted November 29th, 1874. The presbytery was composed of Elders S. C. Lee, John Talbert, S. P. Leggett and W. P. Smith. The following were charter members: R. J. Tabor and wife, M. J. Tabor; B. F. Pleasant and wife, … Continue reading Mt. Tabor Church Constituted in 1874
Liberty Hill Is One Of Oldest Churches In Union Parish
We think there is some record in existence that will show that this church site was first measured off in 1820 or possibly 1825.
Liberty Church History Traced Back 102 Years
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 It is difficult to ascertain the history of old Liberty church, near Linville, which is said to be the oldest church in Union Parish. From the information secured by those who know, the records were burned many years ago and these records contained the writings of the founders of the church. … Continue reading Liberty Church History Traced Back 102 Years
Meridian Church Founded in 1856
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 The Meridian Baptist Church was organized October 1, 1856, however the church did not elect any officers until the first Sunday in March 1857, with the Rev. J. P. Everett named as its first pastor. J. W. Hopkins was elected as the first clerk and John Anders, deacon. Other deacons were … Continue reading Meridian Church Founded in 1856
Concord Church Founded in 1841
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 It you truly be said that Concord Church, near Marion, like many other churches in Union Parish, can be listed among the oldest. This church is 98 years old, being organized in 1841, and was founded by Alabama and Georgia pioneers in a small log house which remained there for many … Continue reading Concord Church Founded in 1841
Bethel Church Is Nearing The Century Mark
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 In the extreme western part of Union Parish, near the Claiborne Parish line, stands Bethel Church, organized in 1840 by a group of Missionary Baptists. The question is still unsettled as to whether this is the oldest church in Union Parish, many believing that it is positively the oldest. The following … Continue reading Bethel Church Is Nearing The Century Mark
Shiloh Church Among Oldest In Union Parish
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Shiloh Church, among the oldest in the parish was constructed in 1849 with ten persons as charter members. Those first members, W. C. Heard and wife, Sarah Heard, Lewis Fuller and wife, Sarah Fuller, John Miller and wife, Magarette Miller, and Eli Terry, chose as their first pastor, Elder Richard Fuller. … Continue reading Shiloh Church Among Oldest In Union Parish
Marion’s Citizens Founded Baptist Church Nov. 20, ’90
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Rev. A. J. Calloway Was Instrumental in Founding of Church On November 30, 1890 a group of Marion citizens met to form the Missionary Baptist Church of that town. At 11 a.m. on that brisk, fall morning, the Rev. A. J. Calloway preached using as his text, "I command you, brethren, … Continue reading Marion’s Citizens Founded Baptist Church Nov. 20, ’90
Church of Christ Has Six Buildings
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 Denomination Started In Union by '75 Influx Started by an influx of preachers in 1875. Union Parish today has six places of worship for the Church of Christ. Preachers of this denomination entered the parish about the year 1875 and soon afterwards a church was established near Spearsville. Churches at Ward's … Continue reading Church of Christ Has Six Buildings
Founded Pleasant Hill Church in ’72
The GazetteOctober 5, 1939 The present Pleasant Hill Baptist church was founded August 21, 1872. The Rev S. T. Cobb and the Rev. Jonathan Miller, R. C. Webb and W. C. Carr were the persons mainly responsible for the founding of the organization Charter members were W. P. Smith, William M. Burford, W. D. Thurston … Continue reading Founded Pleasant Hill Church in ’72
Haile Church Was Founded in 1907
The Gazette October 5, 1939 Founded at Haile as the Unity Church on Oct. 20, 1907, the Haile Baptist Church has grown until today it has a membership of over 90 and owns its own church building. The late Rev. J. V. B. Waldrop was the preacher who officiated the day the organization was formed. … Continue reading Haile Church Was Founded in 1907
Beulah Church Founded in 1884
The Gazette October 5, 1939 Beulah Church, near Cherry Ridge was founded in 1884. Charter members were George A. Kilgore, Eliza Kilgore, Shepherd Welsh, Jemima Welsh, Joseph Abbott, Francis Abbott, J. P. Abbott, J. P. Abbott, Martha Welsh, Rosana Wade, William Davis, Lafayette Welsh, Sallie Welsh, Eligah Welsh, Lydia Welsh, Helen Cobb Davis, Estella Kilgore, … Continue reading Beulah Church Founded in 1884
Organized Baptist Church Here in ’47
Edward Everett, Jr. The Gazette October 5, 1939 First Pastor Was Joseph Milburn; Built Church in '53 Minute Church Record Dug From Old Records And From Tradition The early pioneers of Union Parish came from the sturdy God-fearing stock of the Carolinas, Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. They came in covered wagons drawn by horses, mules … Continue reading Organized Baptist Church Here in ’47
History Of Canaan Baptist Church
HISTORY OF CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH by Elvn Upshaw In July or August, 1872, Canaan Baptist Church was organized. They met in a log School house located near Clellan Bryan's home. There were thirteen charter members. Some of the charter members were: Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Seale Mr. And Mrs. Jake Risinger Mr. And Mrs. Tom Post Mrs. … Continue reading History Of Canaan Baptist Church
History of Shiloh Baptist Church
History of Churches Composing Concord Churches 1909 Eld. W. M. Cooksey was ordained by this church in 1898, elected pastor and served about four years, when he resigned and took up the orphanage work; the church regretted to give him up. It was noticeable that during his pastorate the church developed in the grace of … Continue reading History of Shiloh Baptist Church
Shiloh to Canaan 
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