The Salisbury Seventh-day Adventist Church began in Salisbury on August 30, 1902 as a result of the second annual Session of the Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists which was held in Salisbury from August 30, through September 7, 1902. During the day, session time was spent in business meetings where reports were given of the past year; plans were made for the coming year; and officers were selected to serve for the next year. In the evening sessions, however, attendees met for Bible Study. Meetings were open to the public. Historical reports of the evening meetings indicate that a large number of citizens from Salisbury came and participated in the Bible Studies. (Review and Herald September 30, 1902) The Conference delegates were greatly appreciative of the friendly and cordial hospitality that was extended by the citizens of Salisbury.
Upon the conclusion of the conference session, local members followed New Testament direction and established "home churches". One of the best remembered homes, where then members met, was that of Mrs. Myrties Dalrymple on South Church Street. As the number of members increased, they sought larger homes in which to meet. Over time they ran out of homes that would accommodate the number of worshippers. Therefore, the next move was to rent an empty store building on North Main Street across from the old streetcar (trolley) barn. 1935 was an eventful year for the members of the church. They took a forward step, and were given property on West Henderson Street on which to build their first official church structure. This property was donated by the Henderson Estate with the understanding that the church would be responsible for paving a sidewalk on Henderson Street. The sidewalk would stretch from Church Street to Main Street.
After several fundraisers and sacrificial giving, like that of Ire Swink who donated the timber used in the project, a Sanctuary unto the Lord was finally erected in 1936. The upper level was the Sanctuary and the lower level housed the Sabbath school rooms. In 1941 the Salisbury Seventh-day Adventist Church started its Church School, in the lower level of the church. The school provided the community with the best in Christian education by teaching children Bible based principles to live by.
As the Church and School continued to grow, so did the need for a larger facility. After much prayer, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Malcolm Road was purchased. This gave the students and staff ample room and a nice playground. The next chapter in the church's growing pains was when the need for an even larger facility became evident. In the early 1980's a tract of land on Rudolph Road was purchased and in 1985 the new Sanctuary was completed. Not only was there space for the new Sanctuary, but it also provided space for a new building in which to house the Church School. In 1991 the new Church School opened its doors to the students in Rowan County. It offers a Christ centered education, kindergarten through eighth grade, to local Church members and the surrounding communities.
The Salisbury Seventh-day Adventist church members are very thankful to our loving heavenly Father for making all this possible. We wish to extend an invitation to all our neighbors and friends in Rowan County to come and worship with us on Saturday morning for a time of fellowship and spiritual enrichment.
Upon the conclusion of the conference session, local members followed New Testament direction and established "home churches". One of the best remembered homes, where then members met, was that of Mrs. Myrties Dalrymple on South Church Street. As the number of members increased, they sought larger homes in which to meet. Over time they ran out of homes that would accommodate the number of worshippers. Therefore, the next move was to rent an empty store building on North Main Street across from the old streetcar (trolley) barn. 1935 was an eventful year for the members of the church. They took a forward step, and were given property on West Henderson Street on which to build their first official church structure. This property was donated by the Henderson Estate with the understanding that the church would be responsible for paving a sidewalk on Henderson Street. The sidewalk would stretch from Church Street to Main Street.
After several fundraisers and sacrificial giving, like that of Ire Swink who donated the timber used in the project, a Sanctuary unto the Lord was finally erected in 1936. The upper level was the Sanctuary and the lower level housed the Sabbath school rooms. In 1941 the Salisbury Seventh-day Adventist Church started its Church School, in the lower level of the church. The school provided the community with the best in Christian education by teaching children Bible based principles to live by.
As the Church and School continued to grow, so did the need for a larger facility. After much prayer, the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Malcolm Road was purchased. This gave the students and staff ample room and a nice playground. The next chapter in the church's growing pains was when the need for an even larger facility became evident. In the early 1980's a tract of land on Rudolph Road was purchased and in 1985 the new Sanctuary was completed. Not only was there space for the new Sanctuary, but it also provided space for a new building in which to house the Church School. In 1991 the new Church School opened its doors to the students in Rowan County. It offers a Christ centered education, kindergarten through eighth grade, to local Church members and the surrounding communities.
The Salisbury Seventh-day Adventist church members are very thankful to our loving heavenly Father for making all this possible. We wish to extend an invitation to all our neighbors and friends in Rowan County to come and worship with us on Saturday morning for a time of fellowship and spiritual enrichment.