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A long history in Carlsbad...

Below is a list of some of the major dates in CCC's history over nearly a century. 

  • May 21, 1922: A Sunday School led by Miss Sally Troutman and Miss Marion Holmes began.
  • November 16, 1924: The Charter for Carlsbad Union Church was signed by 40 founding members.
  • February 28, 1926: The first Sanctuary was dedicated.
  • 1949: Lee Ruse Hall was built where the Worship Center is now.
  • 1958: The Children's and Administration building was erected.
  • July 3, 1966: Ground breaking ceremony for the Sanctuary on Harding Street.
  • June 4, 1967: The Sanctuary and Moller Pipe Organ were dedicated.
  • January 25, 1971: Vote to join the Conservative Congregational Christian Conference.
  • June 1973-June 2001: Pastor A. Barry Jones served for 28 years as the 11th pastor.
  • Fall 1989: Groundbreaking for the Worship Center.
  • April 21, 1991: The Worship Center and electronic organ were dedicated.
  • 1991: Carlsbad Union Church became Carlsbad Community Church.
  • 2004-2008: Senior Pastor, Charles Youngkin.
  • 2008-2009: Interim Pastor, Dr. Paul Fischer.
  • 2010-2019: Senior Pastor, Alvin Helms.
  • 2019-2020: Interim Pastor, Dr. Lee Hamby.
  • July 5, 2020: CCC calls Pastor Aaron Filbrun.