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OUR
HISTORY
The Evangelical
Congregational Denomination is a Wesleyan-Armenian
denomination. It was officially established in 1922
after existence under other denominational names
for over 100 years. The denomination was born as a
result of a need to minister to Dutch-speaking
communities in Pennsylvania and has spread to more
than 7 states and over 8 countries.
The Findlay Evangelical Congregational Church
is the result of a merger of two congregations,
Trinity E. C. and Grace E. C.
The Grace E.C. sanctuary was built on W.
Sandusky Street in Findlay, Ohio in 1893 and joined
the E.C. denomination in 1924. The Trinity E.C.
Church began in 1895, as "Ruth Chapel", located
first on E. Hobart St. in Findlay and then later on
S. Main Street. In 1929 a lot was purchased on E.
Wallace Street called "Community Baptist". The old
building was moved to a location across the street
from the present building, and services were held
in that building until the present church was built
in the spring of 1930. In 1930 the church was
called "Community Tabernacle", then "Trinity E.C."
in 1951. In December of that same year, the members
voted to join the Evangelical Congregational
denomination.
In 1967, the members of Grace and Trinity voted
to merge. The Grace building was sold and the new
congregation met in the Trinity building, with
members so inclined, as charter members of the new
church. The name, Findlay Evangelical Congregation,
was voted on by the members. The first combined
service was held in October 1968.
A new educational unit was added to the church
in 1969. Findlay church at this time had a
membership of 106. A new bus ministry was started
in November of 1973 with three buses in operation
during all services. The pastor was Rev. Gerald
Davison.
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