In 1917, a group of Christians
in Scotlandville began meeting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Bradford.
They were assisted by Rev. Amos M. Taylor, pastor of Thompson Chapel in
Baker. Services were later held in the Odd Fellows Hall behind Sewell's
Variety Store. The congregation was later given a site on Stilt Street
and a church was constructed. It was named the Taylor Methodist Episcopal
Church.
The General Church purchased
3 lots at the present site for $1000. The church was moved from Stilt
St. to the location in 1922. The name was changed at that time to
Camphor Memorial, in honor of Bishop A.P. Camphor. The move was supervised
by Walter Scott Chinn, the District Superintendent.
Under the leadership of Rev.
George W. Carter, Jr., the congregation began raising funds for a new church.
In 1959, the present church was built at a cost of $117,000. The
church held its dedication service on January 30, 1966. The church
and grounds were renovated while Dr. Moses Jackson served as pastor.
The consecration service of this work was led by Bishop William Oden on
February 11, 1990.
SOURCE: Founder's Day Bulletin,
June 10, 1990 |
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