On the 2nd Lords day in February, AD, 1873, a group of about 80 brothers and sister united in organizing a Church of Christ at Boston School House; pledging themselves to God and each other to faithfully uphold and maintain said church and to promote its peace, unity and prosperity. The deacons elected by those people purchased an acre of property directly east of the school for $50 in September of 1873. On this land a church was constructed and dedicated early in 1874.
Church records show that many early preachers came by train from Eureka College to preach and sing on weekends. Members would go to town to pick them up and provide lodging for the weekend. Since that time, more than 135 years ago, the congregation at Boston Chapel Christian Church continues to strive to fulfill the promises made by its founders. The faith that was shown by them and the vision they had for tomorrow is still present in today’s congregation. Their yearly meetings which recorded the past and told of their plans for the future, tell about how they took pride in their church and because of their continued desire to provide a nice place for worship improvements were made through the years. In our fast paced world today, we look back and marvel at the pleasure that came from new hitching posts for the horses, the first carpet on the floors, and electric lights. When the fellowship hall was built and new classrooms added, the congregation again showed their faith. Along with many updates, a new addition to the Fellowship Hall was added in 2017. God continues to bless us here at Boston Chapel Christian Church. We have plans for the future, just as our forefathers had plans long ago.
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Boston Chapel Christian Church • 29015 Boston Chapel Road • Girard, IL 62640
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