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East Main Street Christian Church is a place where people can meet Jesus,  engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. Join us for our Sunday services!

When we Meet

Sunday Mornings

9:30AM Bible Study & 10:30AM Worship Service which will be livestreamed every week!

Youth Events

See our Youth Group page for our next meeting.

Who are we?

East Main St. Christian Church was organized in 1852 under the leadership of a circuit pastor named Dr. Silas Blount.  The church had 18 charter members and met in a barn belonging to William Harmon.  In 1854, a “meeting house” was constructed on the east bank of Big Duck Creek.  In 1893, the church employed the first resident minister, George W. Alford, and the church grew to a membership of 240.  This explosive growth led to the construction of a new church building in 1899 located on the corner of 18th and Main Streets, which is still in use today. Since then the building has been expanded three times – an annex was added onto the sanctuary in 1914, the education building in 1956, and most recently the new addition in 2008. For 169 years, God has blessed the church with faithful people, strong leadership, and a desire to be a living witness for Christ in the world. We celebrate our heritage while looking forward to a future filled with hope and promise.

Today, we operate to live out our mission statement:
“We exist to bring people higher in Christ through worship, deeper in faith through study, and wider in love through mission and service.”

What do I wear?

Come as you are!
It is not uncommon to see people wearing shorts in the summer, sports jerseys in their team’s season, or jeans and t-shirts. Of course, no one is going to complain if you come in your nicest suits and outfits.

Where do I go?

If you are looking for where to go for services Sunday morning, this is where you can find things:

9:30AM Bible Study -- Community Room, 2nd Floor Rooms, Children's Bible Study

We have a wide offering of Bible Studies on Sunday mornings at 9:30. We have groups for new believers, seasoned believers, and children. Stop by Connection Central in the main lobby and someone will point you in the right direction. We look forward to going Deeper into God's Word with you.

10:30AM Worship Service -- Sanctuary

This service is our blended worship service, using the music of praise choruses and hymns, accompanied by the praise band.  This gathering can be medium to large each week.  Teaching is led by Senior Pastor Roger Gardner, Associate Pastor Raphael, Discipleship Pastor Matthew, or the Youth on any fifth Sunday.

Youth Group

In addition to Sunday evening meetings, the youth group meets for different events, fellowship, and fun! If you're interested in what's coming up for the youth group, visit their page

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