Church History

First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ (Warrensburg)

	Timeline for the Buildings of First Christian Church Warrensburg Mo.
	c.1840	Services were held in members' homes
	1851	The congregation began meeting in the old Johnson County courthouse.
	1859	A large brick church was built on West Gay Street
	1860-65	Members scattered during the Civil War
	1866	A white frame structure was built at 218 West Gay Street
	1889	The present building was built and dedicated
	1923	Improvements were made in the church building to provide Sunday school classrooms
	1930's	In the mid 1930's the Steeple blew off in a storm
	1951	The basement of the church building was remodeled to provide a larger Fellowship Hall
	1961	Ground was broken for the Education Wing
	1963	The Education Wing was dedicated on September 8th
	1975	Air conditioning was installed throughout the building
	1980	The interior of the church was remodeled. The pews were refinished, the interior painted, and new carpet installed.
	1983	The cornerstone was replaced
	1985	The steeple was rebuilt and installed.
	1988	The exterior of the church got a facelift as the stonework was repaired and sealed. Six mahogany doors were installed.
	2001	Septagon Construction was approved as the architect and general contractor. In April, the capital campaign began.
	2001	Groundbreaking ceremonies were held August 26
	2002	Construction was completed in the summer.
	2002	Dedication of new Christian Life Center was August 18.
	2006	A Beautiful February afternoon

First Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

101 E Gay Street, Warrensburg Missouri 64093

Office: (660) 747-6815, Fax: (660) 747-9770

Pastor Jerry Basye Cell: (660) 441-2728

Pastor Jerry Basye Email: PastorBasye@fccwburg.com