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In the name of Jesus Christ, all are welcome to Allison Creek Presbyterian Church! We are a body of believers who gather for worship and service in a sanctuary with over 150 years of history, near the South Carolina communities of Lake Wylie, York, Clover, and Rock Hill.
- Worship: Sundays at 10am
- Christian Education: Sundays at 11:15am
- Office Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 9 am - 12:00 noon, or by appointment
- Phone: (803)366-1302
- Location: 5780 Allison Creek Road, York, SC, 29745
(At the corner of Allison Creek Road and Hwy. 274)
Worship services feature a blend of contemporary and traditional music with a variety of musical instruments, prayer, reading from scripture, dance, teaching, and moments for mission. You can expect a warm greeting, casual dress and "Sunday best," nursery for infants through kindergarten during the service, and a variety of Christian Education opportunities for all ages.
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Our Vision Statement
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To share the joy of Christ through worship and action
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WE SEEK
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To be a people who discern God's calling and use our gifts to glorify God in service and outreach
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WE DISCERN THROUGH
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Worship, Prayer, Participation, Study
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Allison Creek Presbyterian Church is one of the 11,000 congregations that make up the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Presbyterians trace their roots back to the 16th century Reformation in
Switzerland that was led by John Calvin. Our theology is based within
the Reformed Tradition, which means that we believe Jesus Christ to be
the complete revelation of God, and as such the center of our faith.
We believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God. We believe that
as Christ's disciples we are to spread the good news of God's present
and future kingdom of peace and justice. We believe that men and women
are called to all the ministries of the church including elders and
pastors.
We have two sacraments: Baptism and the Lord's Supper.
In Baptism we are claimed by God as a child of God. We baptize
infants, youth, and adults. We accept all baptisms administered with
water and in the name of the triune God. We welcome all to the table
for the Lord's Supper including children.
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History
Allison Creek
Presbyterian is a church which has adapted to our changing community.
We consist of new residents who commute to work, new retirees, as well
as families who can trace long York County genealogies.
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Allison Creek Presbyterian Church was organized in 1854. The church
served the rural community in the area and has always been known as
a congregation involved in the community.
The church fell on
hard times in 1904 after the Catawba River dam was completed. Prime
bottom farmland was flooded and several families were cut off from the
church by the formation of Lake Wylie. This was followed by an
outbreak of malaria in 1918 which resulted in several families leaving
the area. At that time worship attendance dwindled to a dozen. In
1945, a tornado lifted the roof off the church. The original wood
paneled sanctuary was the church's only building from 1854 until 1953
when other additions were begun.
The current Family Life Center
was built in 1984 and is used for many events including sports,
bluegrass, preschool, and community events.
Renovations to the
current sanctuary were completed in 2003. This includes additional
space, carpeting, painting, new pews in the lower area, and refurbished
pews in the balcony.
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