​It was through an unwavering desire to praise the Lord that we can credit the beginning of Union Baptist Church. Over a century ago a little hut stood in the woods not far from where we now sit comfortably every Sunday. This hut was called a “bush hovel” and it was here that a few faithful Christians, led by Mr. Braxton Chappelle, gathered to worship.

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Chappelle purchased a track of land and built a log church called Chappelle Church on the portion of the land where the church annex now rests. In 1881, following the death of Mr. Chappelle, a group of deacons and trustees organized and purchased additional land from Mr. W. B. Clary. With the new land, construction of the church as it appears begun. Through dedication, hard work and determination of the church deacons (George Ellis, Daniel Ellis, Armistead Jefferson, George Cotton, James Evans, Walter Gilchrist and King S. Fitchett), the church was completed. The structure that was completed then now serves as the church sanctuary. In July 1881, the Chappelle Church was renamed and dedicated as the Union Baptist Church with Reverend E. E. Royals as the Pastor.

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The church structure remained unchanged until 1935. Summarized below are the more notably additions and changes.

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In the 192 years since its origin as Chappelle Church and 139 since its change and dedication as the Union Baptist Church, the Church has undergone its share of changes and bodes a proud history. As can be seen in the Roll Call of Pastors below, Union Baptist has only been without a Pastor just shy of six years and it has never closed down.

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TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

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