100 Years of Preaching Christ Crucified, Risen, and Coming Again

 

History

1906

February 18 McNary Hall. Ten (10) Christian brothers and and sisters covenanted to form First Baptist Church of Canonsburg, PA.

May 28 Church was recognized by Pittsburgh Baptist Association as a Baptist church

1907

June 2 Cornerstone of First Baptist Church of Canonsburg on Jefferson Avenue was laid.

1908

March 4 David Morris, first pastor. (Throughout the history of the church the pastors have been fearless preachers of the Truth).

May 31 Thirty-seven members formally dedicated and occupied building on N Jefferson Avenue.

1963

August 21 Voted to start proceedings on property on North Central Avenue.

1973

October 21 Dedication service for the new church building on North Central Avenue. The church members covenanted to offer themselves anew to the work and worship of the Lord. "The House was dedicated to the sanctity of the home and the hallowing of the family life; to the religious nurture and education of children, youth, and adults; to the grace of Christian character, and the warmth of Christian fellowship."