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Church History
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Click picture for larger view of the church in 1950.
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First Christian Church began a few years prior to
1880 but was not organized or chartered until 1880.
A permanent building was constructed at 622 Topeka Boulevard in
1887, there were 28 charter
members. In 1930 office
space and an education wing were added.
In 1937, a fire heavily damaged the sanctuary.
A new fellowship hall, office space and class rooms had just been
completed in 1961 when a second devastating fire destroyed the
sanctuary. The property was
sold and a new location sought for the church.
Land was purchased at 1880 Gage Boulevard, where a campus style
church was begun. In 1963,
three education units and a combination fellowship hall had office were
completed. In 1969 a free
standing sanctuary was built. A
high rise apartment building for seniors and a daycare are now located
on the campus.
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