Our History

The church cornerstone was laid Good Friday, April 14, 1854.  The building was completed and dedicated September 30, 1855.

German and English services were given until 1918.  On Communion Sunday the morning worship was in German, the evening service in English.

An annex was built in 1900 and a three manual pipe organ was installed.  The organ was the Roosevelt organ built for Robert H. Coleman, the Iron King.

Two new wings were added in 1919.  In 1963, a west wing was added.  Throughout the years additions and remodeling has been done to the building.

Throughout the church are displays, in various cabinets, of artifacts from the very beginning of the formation of the congregation.  A quilt given to the Rev. Dr. Wolff, first resident pastor, from the congregation is on permanent display through the generosity of the Wolff Family.  Books recording the earliest memories and transactions are in the archives, along with photos of confirmation classes and church activities

On June 30, 2024, the last Myerstown UCC service was held in this building. After many years of declining attendance, Myerstown UCC decided to sell this property to a thriving, growing congregation who will make full use of all those Sunday School rooms and the 300 seats in the sanctuary. The congregation that bought it is Evangelist Christian Baptist Church. They currently worship in a church in Lititz. Most have immigrated from Eastern Europe (some from Russia, some from neighboring countries) to escape religious persecution and they continue to conduct their worship service in the Russian language.

Please click HERE for a link to a recording of the presentation by David Brightbill on the history of the Coleman-Roosevelt-Mohler organ given on May 5, 2024.

Myerstown UCC has relocated to 101 E Washington Avenue and voted on November 17, 2024 to remain a congregation.

Professional photos of 306 W Main Avenue were taken in 2024, along with photos of some historical photographs and documents that were found.