FCC HISTORY
March 1857
the first permanent Disciples church was organized in Alliance, Ohio with 30 members.
1860
the first church building (meeting house) was erected on the Southwest corner of Wayne and Walnut Street. The structure was a one story wood framed building with a steeple mounted on the roof.
1867-1867
Alliance College established by church, closed in 1872.
1877
the wood framed church building was moved to Main Street and Park Ave.
1887
the church's board of officers adopted a new church pledge for all members to sign.
1890
Electric lights were installed and gas lights were removed from the church building.
1891
Elders took turns at Communion Table, Deacons distribute loaf and cup.
Feb
13, 1898
the new church building was dedicated at Main Street and Park Ave, and cost $14,094.
1910-1911
A Parsonage was erected next to the church.
April 1924
A new addition was completed (Milbourne Hall- Gym) and dedicated. It cost $70,000.
1933
Stark Electric ( Electric Trolley) established special fares for people attending church.
1945
Student Assistant Position established.
Nov. 1958
New Sanctuary dedicated ($390,000) at Park and Main.
1968
New Addition (Education Wing) Park and Main completed.
1987
New church constitution approved.
1988
New pipe organ dedicated.
1991
Church sponsored refugee family from Ukraine.
1993
Church begins purchase of 17.55 acres on West Beech Street in Alliance for new church facility.
1999
First Contemporary Casual Service held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
2000
First phase approved for West Beech Street site.
April 2003
Ground broken at 1141 West Beech St. for new church.
Oct
2004
New church dedicated
2005
First full time female pastor,
Pastor Pam Bruno
2007
Church's 150 year celebration.
2009
Baseball field dedicated.
2012
New addition dedicated.
2014
Statistics: 33 senior ministers, 16 associates, 19 Timothies
2014
Children’s “Worship and Wonder” church school for ages 3 to 2nd grade begins.
2015
New project: “Michael’s Closet” used clothing for kids, new born to size 5 T.
March 2017
FCC along with thirteen other local congregations, participate in Habitat for Humanity Apostle Build
Feb 2018
FCC leases the property at 333 East Market Street in Alliance, Ohio. to be used for Michael's World
July 2019
July 2019 - Pastor Aaron Phillips resigns as Senior Pastor
Nov
2019
Pastor Mike Doak Interim Pastor
Nov
2019
FCC & CUMC provide over 300 thanksgiving meals to community
Dec
2019
Jen Lewis Christian Ed Director
Mar
2020
Covid 19 Pandemic - FCC reduces activities and records services to publish online
Jun 7
2020
FCC Restores in-person church services, with social distancing and mask wearing
Jul 27
2020
FCC welcomes Pastor Andy VanVolkenburg as new Senior Pastor
Jan
2021
FCC begins livestreaming with new cameras and computer software
Feb
2021
New Check-in system used to check in kids to various classes
Mar
2023
Pastor Steve Smythers is new Senior Pastor
 FCC Members sometime before 1911 |  1922 Loyal Berean Bible Class |
|---|---|
 The New Church Building Dedicated in 1898 |  1933 Stark Electric (Electric Trolley) established special fares for people attending church. |
 1958 New Sanctuary dedicated ($390,000) at Park and Main. |  1993 Church begins purchase of 17.55 acres on West Beech Street in Alliance for new church facility. |
 2004 New Church Dedicated |  2009 Baseball field dedicated. |
 2012 New addition dedicated. |