Our journey of faith began in 1835 when Independence was the western frontier.

The pioneers wanted a practical, down-to-earth religion to help them cope with life on the rugged frontier. They believed in the right of the individual to read and interpret the Bible and to build upon a faith that was reasonable.

These early characteristics of The Disciples of Christ movement continue as benchmarks today. The Disciples church recognizes the fundamental right of individual Christians to study and interpret the Bible and to determine their beliefs without the burden of satisfying a particular creed or denominational doctrine.

Our congregation is now in its third location and its fourth building. The original log cabin church was replaced in 1854 by a red brick church at Main and Short Streets. The church thrived under the leadership of Rev. Alexander Procter, who served as minister from 1860 to 1900.

We a part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)