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History of
Jekyll Presbyterian Community Church
Following the construction of a causeway and bridge connecting
Jekyll Island to the mainland in 1954, the state of Georgia began
developing the island as a year-round residential and resort area.
In 1958 a Presbyterian Church began to meet in historic Faith Chapel
built in 1904 for the members of the Jekyll Island Club who owned
the island until 1947
In June 1960 Rev. David Boozer moved to the island to organize a
Presbyterian Church, the name chosen Jekyll Presbyterian Community
Church.
All services and classes were held in Faith Chapel until
construction of the church building was completed with the first
service being held April 28, 1963.
Through the tenure of six ministers the church has continued to be a
place of worship and refuge for island residents and visitors alike.
PASTORS AND CHURCH HISTORY (for more information, click on
their respective dates):
1958-1960 - Organized
1960 - 1966 -
Rev. David E. Boozer
1968 - 1975 - Rev. Charlie Shedd
1976 - 1995 - Rev. Donald C. Fehr
1995 - 2001 - Rev.
Alan N. Baroody
2002 - 2006
- Rev. Richard H. Grice
2008
- Rev. Grady Allison
For a full chronological
history of Jekyll Presbyterian Community Church, click here
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