St. Mary's was established in 1901, when a group of Christians gathered at the McDowell House (on the left as you approach St. Mary's Church) for worship. The Rev. Walter Hughson held the first service where families by the names of Walton's and Whisnant's and more joined in the service. The Rev. Hughson was the new rector at Grace Church and convinced folks that a mission needed to be started in Quaker Meadows. (At the time, there was no bridge to get into Morganton.) By the fall, other families such as Harrison's, Clark's, Drury's, new Whisnant's, Sidney's, and Alonzo's began attending and came to be baptized.
St. Mary's worship service was moved from the McDowell House into a log structure at our current location. Then in 1940, our present stone church was constructed for worship. St. Mary's also served the Oak Hill community as a school for many years.
We are a Christian family tied to a rich history, openly welcoming new persons and encouraging diversity. We offer Towel and youth ministries, choir, ECW, and Circle of Sisters. These are a few of the ministries we have at St. Mary's today. |
