The "Macland Road church of Christ" was once
known as the "Westside church of Christ". The Westside congregation met for the first time on May 26, 1974, when 52 people assembled for worship at the Hollydale Elementary School.
In October of 1974, the little group moved to their present location on Macland Road where they met for three and one-half years in the renovated house which has long since been moved to another location.
By March of 1978, the worship services were attended by 120 people. Their foresight and dedication led to the construction of a metal building with eleven classrooms and an auditorium that could seat 220. A bond-burning was held in March of 1989 (only eleven years later) celebrating retirement of the mortgage of the building and property. The congregation decided to change their name to the Macland Road church of Christ in March of 1987. By the end of 1988, plans were drawn for a major addition - a 642 seat, diamond-shaped auditorium surrounded by new classrooms and offices. The building was to be attached to the old metal building (which was to be converted to a fellowship hall and additional classrooms). The ground-breaking took place in the Spring of 1989 and the building was completed in the summer of 1990.
In the Fall of 1996, new classrooms, a media center and the
balcony were added. We are thankful that God has blessed
the congregation that meets here at Macland Road. We pray
that His Word will be spread not only throughout this community,
but also throughout the entire world. The Elders encourage the
congregation to hold fast to the teachings found in the Holy Bible
as we attempt to emulate the New Testament Church.
History of the Macland Road Congregation
"...and on this rock I will build My church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it". Matt. 16:18
