by the townspeople and dedicated by the Christian denomination in 1891. Although no clear record is preserved, it appears that the two denominations had services on alternate Sundays.
During the year 1891 the church name was changed from Mount Pisgah Cumberland Church, to Cumberland Presbyterian Church of McCallsburg.
In 1894-95 the Christian Church people were rapidly leaving the community, so they sold the building to the English Lutheran Denomination, and they proceeded to organize a church. Thus the Presbyterians returned to the schoolhouse for worship services. It was at this time they decided to build a church of their own and after much hard work and planning, dedication services for the new building were held Oct. 7, 1900. (Dr. Mills drew the plans for the original building and superintended the building of it). This church is still in use today, with Sunday School rooms and Foyer being added to the original building. (The first trustees of the new church were; F.P. Thomas, Geo. Eylers, and Dr. D.G. Mills.)
After the school house burned down the church building was used to provide classroom space for a portion of the school.
It was in 1909 that B.H. Guthrie (a member of the church) was taken under the care of the Presbytery as a candidate for the Ministry.
In. the spring of 1919 plans were put into effect to construct a section of church-school rooms on the south side of the church proper. This addition was planned and carried out by Art Graves (S.S. Supt.) - - at a costof about $2,200 dollars.
The Dorcas Hall, an old store building, on the corner of Main Street, was purchased in 1937 by the ladies of Dorcas Society, from the Nelson estate, and has served faithfully as a social meeting place for all organizations of the church.
In 1948 the church observed it's 75th year with a homecoming program. This was a two day event, with guests, histories, and letters of interest from those unable to attend.
On June 28, 1953 - - the Presbyterian church members observed a special day honoring Fannie Graves in recognition of her faithful service and the influence of her life upon all the young people who had been in her S.S. class. A covered dish dinner was held and an afternoon program with former classmates coming long distances to attend.
In the summer 1953 a new Hammond organ was purchased for the church. This was dedicated at a special service Sept. 13, 1953 with Theodore Christiansen presenting the recital that evening.
In 1955 Rev. D.R. Jafvert came to serve as the first full time minister in many years. The interior of the church was remodeled by changing the worship center, and installing different pews along with new light fixtures in the sanctuary. This work was done in Jan., 1956.
On Oct. 13, 1957 the Junior High S.S. class, taught by Joyce Poulter bought and dedicated the gold cross, found in the front of the sanctuary, in honor of Fannie Graves and her devotion to the class.
In 1958 the Church, the Women's Organization, and the Church School were left bequests totaling $1750 in
