Christian Church - Center Point, TX
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N 29° 56.540 W 099° 02.116
14R E 496596 N 3312395
Small wood frame church, no steeple or cross.
Waymark Code: WM1621C
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2022
Views: 2
Historical Marker:
The Center Point Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) has been a part of the community and surrounding area for more than 135 years. The church was founded by traveling Kentucky Minister Green L. Surber in 1879. His parents, Adam and Jemima Surber, had moved to Center Point and both died here, giving a probable reason for Green to come. He also felt the need to preach and strengthen the faith of the growing community as part of a campaign to revive Texas spirituality. He preached, conducted weddings, and represented the area in the 1883 southwestern Christian Association in San Antonio. The first church building burned down in 1888 but was rebuilt at its present site in 1892. Funds came from the community and materials came from San Antonio and Kerrville. Many succeeding pastors served in both Center Point and Kerrville.
In the 1920s, the congregation under Pastor Perry Hawkins joined several citizens to establish the Southwest Texas Christian Church encampment, also known as “Camp Christian.” Situated on the Guadalupe River, the camp also leased out its facilities to camp young Judaea, a Jewish summer camp program, in the 1950s and 1960s, and to the Muscular Dystrophy Association in the 1970s. The property was sold in 1988.
Since its establishment the church has had more than twenty pastors. The church has served as a place for the local congregation to meet and provide community outreach and revival meetings. As the town of Center Point has grown and changed, the church and its members have continued to serve their neighbors and their community.
Reformed or Congregational Denomination: Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
100 Church St
Center Point, TX USA
78010
Associated Website: Not listed
Date of Construction or Event Occurrence: Not listed
Architect: Not listed
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