History
In 1946, Albemarle Presbytery purchased land at the corner of Chattawka Lane and Lucerne Way in the Colonial Heights housing development. Rev. R.T. Baker from Kings Mountain Presbytery was called to organize the new church. The Bakers arrived November 14, 1947 and led the first Sunday School meeting in the recreation room of the near-by Dr. Pepper Bottling Plant. There were 16 present for Sunday School and 37 present for worship.
The work grew and a Church was organized May 8, 1948 at 3:00 pm in the Dr. Pepper Plant. The name West New Bern Presbyterian Church was chosen. There were 28 charter members. After extensive work, a building was constructed at the present site at a cost of $15,000.00.
The church continued to grow and in June 1960, a new Educational Building was completed. In 1966 the present Sanctuary was constructed and tied into the other buildings.
The church has transitioned through the decades and now serves as a hub for people from all walks of life that are seekers of the way. Recent years has seen the transition to a multicultural church as New Bern has continued to become more diverse, with a variety of ethnic groups living in close proximity to the church.
We thank God for the past and look forward to the future as God continues to bless the ministry of West New Bern Presbyterian Church.
