HILLCREST UMC

A group of eleven people interested in organizing a church on the southern edge of Fredericksburg met with the Rev. R. G. Pullen, pastor of the Bowling Green Charge, on June 10, 1945. The meeting took place in the abandoned "Rainbow" dance hall. But when this group gathered at the Rainbow Dance Hall, it wasn't to dance; it was to worship God! Hillcrest Methodist Church was chartered July 14, 1945 by Dr. B. M. Persinger, Superintendent of the Richmond District. The District Board of Missions rented the old Rainbow building for $50 per month. The building (no longer standing) was located near what is now the 1900 block of Lafayette Boulevard. That summer, lots were purchased at 2208 Lafayette Boulevard and the Ruther Glen Chapel building was purchased for $500 and moved to the site. A pump organ was also purchased from Ruther Glen Chapel, along with pulpit furniture. Fifty Methodist Hymnals were donated by Ginter Park Methodist in Richmond. On July 25-31, 1945, Hillcrest held its first..

Primary location: Fredericksburg United States