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 – managing the affairs for the congregation such as

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

Jack Koch

Jane Bylander
Greg Middents

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

Wanda Hutcheson
Lucinda Laro Marshall

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

Joy Johnson

Carol Haines
Carolyn Johnston

Worship – supporting the religious practice and spiritual growth of the congregation.

Sandra Noth

Julie Woodruff

Jane Schulz, Clerk of Session

 Trustees

Laurie Mealy
Jack Koch
 

Staff:

Susan Snyder Marum, Secretary

Hugh Moody, Music Director

Lucinda Laro Marshall, Organist/pianist
Amanda Mayfield, Youth Intern

Chris Johnson, Security
Jack Mealy, Church Treasurer

Vilma Quintanilla, Custodian

Special features

        Projection system

        Hearing aids available- ask usher for assistance

        Handicap accessible building and bathroom.  Accessible seating in sanctuary.

        Nursery facilities

        Church Library