Salado
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Presbyterian Church Of Salado
Mission
The mission of the Presbyterian Church of Salado is to serve God and to share our Christian faith. Our congregation also seeks to provide residents and visitors to our unique community an opportunity to experience Presbyterian theology and philosophy based upon the Reformed tradition. We hope to grow as Christians through sharing the varied perspectives of our members, to give of ourselves and our substance to those in need, and to promote peace, love, and brotherhood among all citizens.
History
The Presbyterian Church of Salado was initiated by the Rev. Billy P. Smith, Th. D., and his wife, LaGreta Reed. The first worship service held on March 10, 1996, in Allen Meeting Hall was attended by 8 people. Shortly thereafter, a steering committee met to organize a mission church and to name Rev. Billy P. Smith as pastor. At that time, the fellowship had 11 members representing 6 families.
On March 15, 1997, Grace Presbytery voted to charter the Presbyterian Church of Salado. The service of organization and commission was held on October 5, 1997 with a charter membership of 32. The Rev. Marilyn Wedell-Legge became the pastor in November 1998.
Prompted by continued growth and the need for educational and program facilities the congregation expressed the desire to move to a larger space. In 1998, the session began the search for a new church site. When the present location became available, representatives from Grace Presbytery examined the property, expressed support for the purchase, and pledged financial help. The congregation voted unanimously to purchase the property that consists of 2 ½ acres and a 6,800 square foot building.
The mission of the Presbyterian Church of Salado is to serve God and to share our Christian faith. Our congregation also seeks to provide residents and visitors to our unique community an opportunity to experience Presbyterian theology and philosophy based upon the Reformed tradition. We hope to grow as Christians through sharing the varied perspectives of our members, to give of ourselves and our substance to those in need, and to promote peace, love, and brotherhood among all citizens.
History
The Presbyterian Church of Salado was initiated by the Rev. Billy P. Smith, Th. D., and his wife, LaGreta Reed. The first worship service held on March 10, 1996, in Allen Meeting Hall was attended by 8 people. Shortly thereafter, a steering committee met to organize a mission church and to name Rev. Billy P. Smith as pastor. At that time, the fellowship had 11 members representing 6 families.
On March 15, 1997, Grace Presbytery voted to charter the Presbyterian Church of Salado. The service of organization and commission was held on October 5, 1997 with a charter membership of 32. The Rev. Marilyn Wedell-Legge became the pastor in November 1998.
Prompted by continued growth and the need for educational and program facilities the congregation expressed the desire to move to a larger space. In 1998, the session began the search for a new church site. When the present location became available, representatives from Grace Presbytery examined the property, expressed support for the purchase, and pledged financial help. The congregation voted unanimously to purchase the property that consists of 2 ½ acres and a 6,800 square foot building.