Walking along Greene Street, with its long line of monuments, memorials, and those quiet pockets of…read moreshade that make Augusta's historic core feel so lived‑in, it's almost impossible not to be pulled toward the First Christian Church. The red brick, the tall white steeple, the way the building anchors the corner at Seventh and Greene. It all has that unmistakable presence of a congregation that has shaped the city for nearly two centuries. The historical marker out front gives you the essentials, but the deeper story adds even more texture to what you see when you stand there. The current sanctuary, completed in 1875, reflects a blend of Romanesque Revival and Gothic Revival architecture, a combination that gives the building its distinctive profile. The soaring 168‑foot steeple still rises above the surrounding blocks. Even after a fire destroyed the earlier sanctuary in 1870, parts of that structure were incorporated into the new building, a quiet architectural continuity that ties the modern church to its nineteenth‑century roots. Restoration work began in 1989, part of a long effort to preserve both the building and the congregation's place in Augusta's civic landscape. The marker reads, "The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) began in Kentucky in the early years of the nineteenth century. Dr. Daniel Hook and Captain and Mrs. Edward Campfield established Augusta's First Christian Church in 1835, despite great suspicion and negativity from more established Protestant denominations. Philanthropist Emily Tubman aided the fledgling congregation by donating the first building (later Tubman High School for girls), convincing Georgia lawyer James S. Lamar to study and to become the church's pastor in 1852, and donating new buildings for the church's relocation to Greene and McIntosh Streets in 1874. Restoration of the structure began in 1989." It is marker number 121-9 and it was erected in 2005 by the Georgia Historical Society and the Congregation of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). [Review 221 of 2026 - 922 in Georgia - 25410 overall]

Wonderful church with the sweetest fellowship! So thankful God led us here. We would love for you…read moreto visit!

Wonderful church, lovely people, Pastor Jonathan captures your attention, your desire to study and…read morelearn more in detail of what he teaches by reading your Bible. On top of that, he is one of the nicest and most personable pastors you will ever meet.

the youth ministry (called one light community, or olc for short) is one of the most welcoming…read morechurch's I've gone to! go to the attic at 11am on sundays, that's when the youth/young adult service starts. ask for Howard: he's the youth and college pastor. plus free lunch after every service!

Great place to worship. Energetic service, good music and great people that care about you.read more

4.5 stars rounded to 5…read more This is an outstanding church that is filled with good, friendly people. It is huge. There's at least 3-4 different sections where you could view the service. Depending on what kind of worship music you like, you can take your pick of which section to sit in. The main service area has an upstairs and downstairs area. Each area has a pretty good view of the main stage, and they also display two large display screens that show what is going on. There's always plenty of room to sit. Constituents are predominantly white, although I do see the occasional black, asian, or hispanic family in the pews. There's two different locations in the Augusta, GA area: -3203 Washington Rd with services at 0920 and 1045 -777 Horizon South Pkwy with services at 0930 and 1115 I've never been to the Grovetown location so I speak only for the 3203 Washington location.. Child care service is available for all ages. It is free and awesome. You simply sign your kid up with the assistants and your kid is in the system for easy check-in and check-out. There is a Children's Ministry (706-922-7030) and a Preschool Ministry (706-922-7042). They even offer weekday preschool and childcare services. Reasons why I love this church: 1. Head pastor is a pretty good speaker. I would give him an A-. Not quite the best I've heard, but he is definitely up there. He is funny without being disrespectful. And despite his jokes and history lessons, he never digresses too much from the bible that it becomes an issue. His messages are on point. 2. Excellent child care services. Assistants and teachers are organized, caring, and extremely friendly. 3. Nobody pressures you to provide "offering" or donations. I've been to some churches where they stick the offering bag right in your face. This church does not even pass around offering bags or envelopes. There's literally zero pressure. 4. There is no pressure for you to join any worship/bible study group or after-service activity. 5. Outstanding band and praise team. 6. Free coffee and relax areas Some things I dislike: 1. It's a little TOO big. I get lost in the halls quite often. 2. A little impersonal. So the drawback of being a big church with no pressure to join groups is that there is no sense of fellowship unless you actively seek it. Once service is over, majority of folks file out and go straight to the parking lot to leave. It is difficult to walk that fine line between being intrusive and being totally detached. I think this church could make a little more effort to get folks involved in fellowship activity. It could be something as small as having a meet and greet event immediately following service. But just having something would be nice(r).

My family moved to the CSRA looking for a solid church that teaches the Bible, is sensitive to the…read moreHoly Spirit in worship, and a strong youth program. We also wanted to find a place that valued diversity and was honoring of multiple generations, not just placing emphasis on one generation over the other. What we found in New Hope Worship Center exceeded our expectations in every one of these elements. Their leadership team preaches the word passionately, yet with a humility and reverence that I find to be super refreshing. Their worship ministry makes room for the Holy Spirit and has so many incredible worship leaders instead of just hearing from one person all the time. Their children's, student, and young adults ministries are active and growing, and I'm blessed to see how many nationalities are represented throughout the congregation (they hosted an international potluck that blew us away). As an army brat, I've been used to "church shopping" every time our family was reassigned, and unfortunately sometimes you find that local churches can be clique-ish. It can be hard to integrate, especially for military families. But I've never felt so immediately welcome and embraced by a church community than the one we have here. I'm so glad we found New Hope and made them our church home!

Excellent! Very welcoming and great worship. Highly recommend! A must go to church. You can go…read moreonline to watch prior worship and services. God bless.

Inviting and worshipful, the music is great and definitely anointed by the Holy Spirit. The Gospel…read moreis preached each time the doors open. You could not ask for a better place to worship and learn more about God's great love for us. Exciting, inviting adult, student and children's ministries. There is something for everyone who is seeking God, His grace and peace for our lives.

I found this church at the perfect time. I was welcomed by genuine people who care about me - which…read moreI later learned was because they love the Lord. Getting involved with the youth ministry has blessed me more than I could have ever dreamed. The truth of God's Word is preached here, no matter the ministry you decide to get involved with - from the children to the seniors. You won't regret visiting! The Spirit of God dwells in this place!

A great place to worship God and receive a fresh word from the Lord. The church family is warm and…read moreinviting and as you enter into the sanctuary you can feel a great presence of the Holy Spirit.