Liberty Christian Church - Disciples of Christ

Liberty Christian Church - Disciples of Christ At Liberty Christian Church we gather to praise God through worship, communion, fellowship and prayer. Kentuckian Barton W. Barton W. F. Payne. Rev. Augustus H.

The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) was born almost 200 years ago. Stone in 1804 ended Presbyterian ties to become a "Christian only". Thomas Campbell and son Alexander, also Presbyterians, founded the Brush Run Church in 1811, seeking union of all Christian on a, non-theological basis centering on the Bible and the presumption that a reasonably intelligent person can understand the Scriptu

res and determine God’s will as it pertains to himself. Stone’s movement called themselves the "Christian Church," while the Campbell’s’ formation preferred the name "Disciples of Christ." When the two like fellowships shook hands, and merged in 1832 at Lexington, Kentucky, they were know by either moniker as the movement spread rapidly along the frontier through the evangelistic energy of Walter Scott and the philosophy and statesmanship of Alexander Campbell. It was only in 1968 that the denomination finally married her two names and became officially the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Many of our church ancestors migrated to Missouri from Kentucky in the 1830’s. A number came from the Mayslick Church, a large Baptist church which, under the influence of reformer Barton W. Stone and evangelists, Walter Scott and "Raccoon" John Smith, split, forming also the Mayslick Christian Church. (Both these churches are in existence today.) Some of our charter members were also charter members of the Mayslick Christian Church including our first minister, Augustus H. Our early church members were pioneers pushing west in covered wagons, by horseback, riverboat and ferry. Liberty was the last outpost of civilization on the very edge of the frontier with the Iowa, Sac and Fox Indians living in and controlling the territory north of Clay County. In this rugged setting, our pioneer forefathers brought their faith, worshipping in homes. On April 9, 1837, the Liberty Christian Church was formed with 38 charter members. It was then called the "Church of God". Payne soon wrote a letter to Alexander Campbell that this congregation was meeting weekly; had elected two bishops and three deacons. They first met in an old stone house which had been discarded by the Calvinistic Baptist Brethren and in 1839, built our first church home, the first of our three church buildings. The original structure of our present building was built for a total cost of $30,000. The three stained-glass windows in the sanctuary were obtained when a church in Cincinnati, Ohio, changed its order leaving the windows without a buyer. We purchased and installed them for $2,200. Construction began in 1905; dedication on February 17, 1907.

Here is what is coming up for Social Summers. JYF & Youth Group ages are invited to join us!
06/09/2026

Here is what is coming up for Social Summers. JYF & Youth Group ages are invited to join us!

Check out the beautiful flowers on the west side of the church. Jan Remley makes our church look beautiful during every ...
06/06/2026

Check out the beautiful flowers on the west side of the church. Jan Remley makes our church look beautiful during every season!

Join Kelly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 for a Family Book Club. Read the book, listen to the book, or even just listen to a...
06/01/2026

Join Kelly on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 for a Family Book Club. Read the book, listen to the book, or even just listen to a podcast about the book & come prepared to have a great conversation with kids and parents.

We hope you'll join us for the second annual Pentecost Picnic on Sunday, May 31.
05/29/2026

We hope you'll join us for the second annual Pentecost Picnic on Sunday, May 31.

Mark your calendars for our Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS on Sunday July 26 - Thursday July 30!
05/27/2026

Mark your calendars for our Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS on Sunday July 26 - Thursday July 30!

Join us in wishing this cool pastor a happy birthday! We are so grateful for Dave's leadership & friendship over the yea...
05/21/2026

Join us in wishing this cool pastor a happy birthday! We are so grateful for Dave's leadership & friendship over the years!

Many thanks to Liberty’s Hy-Vee for the overwhelming support of Johnny’s Café at Liberty Christian Church! They generous...
05/18/2026

Many thanks to Liberty’s Hy-Vee for the overwhelming support of Johnny’s Café at Liberty Christian Church! They generously donated 360 hamburger buns so Johnny's Cafe could provide 360 meals to our hungry neighbors.

We are truly grateful to Hy-Vee for their ongoing support of Johnny’s Café and the Liberty community!

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Recently, we invited members who had been part of Liberty Christian Church for 50+ years to attend a Legacy Dinner in th...
04/26/2026

Recently, we invited members who had been part of Liberty Christian Church for 50+ years to attend a Legacy Dinner in their honor. We know that the contributions of these members help make us the church we are today! Next time you see one of these members at church, thank them for the legacy they have built for us! ❤️

04/25/2026
Our youth are excited to lead our worship service tomorrow.
04/25/2026

Our youth are excited to lead our worship service tomorrow.

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427 E. Kansas Street
Liberty, MO
64068

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm

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+18167813621

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