Tyrone First Christian to celebrate its 100th anniversary this Sunday

The First Christian Church of Tyrone will celebrate its 100th anniversary this Sunday, Sept. 10, with all-day activities including a fun run, worship service, special music, and barbecue.

The church was first organized in August of 1900 under a makeshift brush arbor in College Park near the current MARTA transit station. In 1966, because of expansion of the airport, the congregation moved its facilities to Old National Highway in South Fulton County. In 1994, the congregation moved to its current location in Tyrone in order to be more accessible to its membership.

This Sunday's activities will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a 100 Year Fun Run which will begin at the College Park MARTA Station. Runners will proceed through College Park, down Old National Highway past the former facilities, past Christian City, a ministry supported by First Christian since its inception, and on to Jenkins Road in Tyrone, with runners expected to arrive about 9:30 a.m.

Morning worship will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will include music by the adult choir, a performance by the Christian Minstrels from Atlanta Christian College, and singing by the congregation.

After the worship service, all are invited to stay for a barbecue lunch on the grounds.
First Christian Church of Tyrone is located at 294 Jenkins Rd. For more information about the day's activities, call the church at 770-969-7346.

Back to the Top of the PageBack to the Religion Home Page