In 1953, a seed was planted. That seed fell on good soil and was heard and understood (Matthew 13:1- 23). Eastridge Presbyterian Church
has produced significant crops in worship, education, mission, fellowship, and
music.
Eastridge began with six families gathered for worship at
Holmes Elementary School in May 1953. Worship has taken on a special meaning
during Lent and Advent, with traditions including a children's palm
processional on Palm Sunday, communion on Maundy Thursday, a Good Friday service,
an Easter sunrise service, and Christmas Eve candlelight services.
Eastridge has long made a commitment to nourish outside the
church through its mission efforts. During the 1960's, family nights combined
food, fellowship and education. Summer work camps for youth also began in the
1960's. The food pantry, which began in a basement closet, expanded to require
a separate building. Today, our outreach includes service and funding to
numerous organizations.
The house that is Eastridge was built on rock in 1953
(Matthew 7:24-27). The building that houses the sanctuary and fellowship hall
was dedicated in November 1956, and the education unit was added in 1960. The
lounge was built in 1976, and the sanctuary was expanded and a balcony added in
1987. In 2008 the welcome center and the alteration of the chancel were
completed in the sanctuary. Over the past 20 years other improvements have been
made to the property.
Happy anniversary, Eastridge Presbyterian Church!
(information above taken from historical documents in the office).
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