ESTABLISHED IN 1890
CHURCH HISTORY
During the early months of 1888, the people of the community worshipped with Rehobeth Methodist Church - The oldest congregation in Western North Carolina, located in Terrell. Desiring to have a place to worship of their own, the Presbyterians asked the Presbytery to organize them into a Presbyterian Church.
The land to build Sherrills Ford Presbyterian Church was purchased in March, 1889. Completion of the church did not run smoothly due to lack of funds; however, with the help from several other churches in the Presbytery, the new place of worship was dedicated free of debt on November 9, 1890. At that time, there were seven members with two more soon following. By 1926, membership grew to 48 members.
- 1944 Repair work was done on the sanctuary. Old plaster was torn down, the ceiling was replaced, old pews were varnished, and the floors were sanded and refinished. Membership had now grown to 76.
- 1950 additions were completed for six Sunday School classrooms across the back of the old sanctuary, a front entrance to the church, a steeple and all was brick veneered. New additions included pulpit furniture and pews. The most beautiful new addition to the church were stained glass windows, which have familiar symbols representing great truths from the Bible. The church membership now totaled 82.
- 1965 The choir loft was raised to the level of the Pulpit floor and the sanctuary was carpeted. Membership now had grown to 85.
- 1971 The first women were ordinated and installed as Elders and Deacons in January.
- 1972 The church became a one church field with a full-time pastor. Land was given to build a manse for the minister and his family.
- 1973 New minister and family moved into the new manse.
- 1974 The nursery was remodeled by the women of the church. Membership now totaled 111.
- 1981 Fellowship hall was built.
- 1983 Air-conditioning installed in September.
- 1990 Centennial Celebration
- 2003 ground-breaking ceremony was held May 25 a new education facility and renovations of the sanctuary.
Source: https://history.loftinnc.com/Church_Sherrills_Ford_Presbyterian.htm