The Englewood Presbyterian Church had its beginning as a result of two populaiton studies for the Church Extension Committee of Albemarle Presbytery in 1953 and again in 1959. Both indicated a need for a Presbyterian Church in the Englewood area of Rocky Mount.
Under the auspices of the Session of West Haven Presbyterian Church, the Englewood "Project" was begun in March of 1961with the organization of a church school and regular preaching services. Meetings were held
"Loving All Others Into Loving God"
in the Coleman-Pitt American Legion Building under the name of Englewood Area Presbyterian Chapel. On February 17, 1963, efforts of the group culminated in the organiztion of the Englewood Presbyterian Church. There were 66 charter members.
Dedication for the original builidng was held on September 18, 1966. The youth building was added in 1988. The groundbreaking for the current sanctuary and office complex was held in August of 1999 and the building was dedicated in 2001. The new sanctuary literally was built on the Word of God, with each family writing a scripture card and burying a scritprue capsule in the center of where the new sanctuary would be built. The old sanctuary and offices were turned into the fellowship hall and kitchen areas of the church.
Pastors of EPC have been:
Rev. William A. Leist, Pastor, 1962-1966
Rev. J. Donald Glover, Pastor, 1967-1971
Rev. Dr. Harold Dudley and Rev. DeWitt Helm, Pulpit Supply, 1971-1972
Rev. Charles W. Coats, Pastor, 1972-1995
Rev. Michael Hill, Interim Pastor, 1995-1997
Rev. Andrew R. Clark, 1997-2006
Rev. Walter C. Griffith, Interim Pastor, 2006-2008
Rev. Dr. Robert M. Westlund, 2008-present
Englewood Presbyterian Church is a congregation of people who are striving to live up to their mission statement: "Loving All Others Into Loving God". We render humble thanks to Almighty God for "working His purposes out among His people," and we praise Him that in His povidence He has brought us together. We wholehearttedly believe that God will continue to bless as we continue to "preach the unsearchable riches of Jesus Crhist" and seek to minister to our community in His name with a sincere desire to make Him known in every aspect of our ministry.
We look forward to meeting you and sharing in worship and service with you!
Copyright 2006 Englewood Presbyterian, 100 South Englewood Dr, Rocky Mount NC 27804, 252-443-3127
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