Church History

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   Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church was organized on November 8, 1900 as the College Park Presbyterian Church, in response to the need for a Presbyterian congregation in close proximity to Austin College.  Its first pastor was the college’s president at the time, Dr. Thomas S. Clyce.  Under his leadership, the new mission built its first building on the corner of Grand Avenue and College Street.  In 1914, the church adopted its present name, and sought to enlarge its ministry to both the adjacent campus and the larger community.  When the demands of a growing congregation began to outstrip its space, the church initiated an ambitious building program at the same location.  This resulted in the Fellowship Hall and East Wing, built in 1956; and the Sanctuary and West Wing, built in 1961.

Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church’s Governing Body is the Session .
The stated session  meeting is on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7 pm.

Moderator: Rev. Lander L Bethel

Current ministries and ruling elders :

Administration and Property Oversight - managing the affairs for the congregation such as

overseeing payroll matters, facility maintenance, supplies and taking care of various business functions.

Jack Koch

Ruth Nuckols Cox
Greg Middents

Compassion/ Nurture Oversight – developing evangelism, witness, outreach, special offerings, mission and other programs that help us more effectively connect with our community and grow

Mike Taylor

Wanda Hutcheson

Fellowship and Hospitality Oversight– developing and nurturing the life of the church family through education and fellowship.

Jane Bylander

Carol Haines

Worship Oversight - supporting the religious practice and spiritual growth of the congregation.

Susan Snyder Marum, Church Secretary

Pat McCluskey

Jane Schulz, Clerk of Session

Staff: