Welcome to our site! We are excited to have the opportunity to share God's Word and His wonderful work with you. Greetings to all of you from your Brothers and Sisters in Waverly!
"...the churches of Christ Salute you." Romans 16:16
To bring the good news of salvation to all the world. "Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost." Matthew 28: 19
The Waverly Church of Christ in Waverly, Tennessee, has been a cornerstone of the community for over 110 years!
In 1889, Mrs. Mattie Hillman Ewin, widow of Captain W. G. Ewin, moved from Hurricane Mills to Waverly with her family, which consisted of three daughters, Susie (Claxton), Grace (Gould) and Winia (Carter).
In 1890, J. M. Martin gave a lot on Church Street where the first building stood. It was a large frame building, and much of the construction was done by volunteer labor with many of the materials donated. It was heated by two large stoves and there was a bell that rang twice before each service. For many years the bell was rung by the late W. B. Hillman, beloved by many who knew him. Mr. Hillman was a cousin of the Ewin sisters. There were no classrooms at this time. Sometime in the early 1920s two classrooms were added at the rear of the building, as well as a baptistry.
On June 22, 1890, the congregation moved into their new building with twenty-five present for the first service. The first contribution totaled $1.50.
Since those early days, the Waverly Church of Christ has grown and prospered. We have been blessed with many solid church leaders throughout the years, grown in number, acquired more property, added to our building, and built a new enrichment center. The church also has a children's library and an adult library, a radio program, a nursing home ministry, and classes for all ages! Our members are involved in a variety of activities and the church supports several ministries so please explore our website to learn more!
(The above information was taken from an article in the 1979 Biographical History of Humphreys County entitled "Waverly Church of Christ". Some portions of the church's history are not well documented, therefore, any omissions or errors in facts are purely accidental.)
