Significant Program & Building Events in FPC History
May 12,1860
FPC founded, the first church in Salina. The Rev. A. A. Morrison was the first pastor. Christie Campbell, the first white child born in Salina, was baptized after the first church service.
1860 to 1899
1872 ~ First church building established in 100 block of South 8th Street.
1876 ~ Church bell, purchased by women of the congregation, was installed in first building and then moved to subsequent buildings.
1900 to 1929
1900 ~ Second church building erected on same site of first building.
1915 ~ Boy Scout Troop 2 chartered. The Troop continues to be the oldest continuously chartered troop west of the Mississippi River.
Forty-one Scouts, holding membership in this congregation, have been commissioned as Eagle Scouts from this Troop.
1923 ~ First service in the third and present building held; membership was 1,500.
1927 ~ Dr. Raymond V. Kearns installed as senior pastor, continuing for 19 years.
1930 to 1949
1935 ~ Congregation burned mortgage on building, made possible primarily due to stewardship efforts of church women.
1946 ~ Dr. James S. Elliott installed as senior pastor, continuing for 18 years.
1950 to 1969
1954 ~ Sunrise Presbyterian Church organized by 200 members from FPC.
1959 ~ Christian Education building built and dedicated a few months prior to the 1960 Centennial Celebration.
1965 ~ Dr. Bernard R. Hawley installed as senior pastor, continuing for 22 years.
1967 ~ Church school space behind sanctuary renovated into Church Parlor and Church Library.
1970 to 1989
1970 ~ Salina Child Care begins residency in Education Building.
A community Meals on Wheels program began, staffed by Presbyterian Women’s circles.
1980 ~ Salina Presbyterian Manor dedicated, thanks to the vision and hard work of Dr. Hawley and many other church members.
1983 ~ Family Hope Center began as a whole health outreach ministry to the church and community.
1988 ~ Dr. Cynthia M. Campbell installed as senior pastor, continuing for 7 years.
1990 to 1999
1990: A local chapter of Habitat for Humanity began, thanks to the leadership of Dr. Campbell and members of this congregation.
- Renovations on the first floor, including portions of the Scout Room, of the Educational Building completed to allow all staff offices to be located on first floor. Parlor offices turned into a meeting room.
- Choir Room behind balcony renovated.
1996 ~ The Rev. Thomas P. Reid installed as 18th senior pastor in the history of the congregation.
1998 ~ Family Hope Center initiates payment program for mental health counseling for those in the community who do not have health care coverage or private funds for such services.
2000 to 2010
2000 ~ A $780,000 building renovation program was completed.
2002 ~ Increased funds for outreach to those in need in the community.
2007 ~ New parking lot was completed on the 9th Street side of the south lot.
2008 ~ Family Hope Center celebrates its 25th anniversary.
A Legacy Society was established.
2009 ~ Expanded Wednesday afternoon programs for children and youth.
2010- The Rev. Jim Hawley installed as Lead Pastor/head of Staff; the Rev. Tom P. Reid installed as Discipleship and Congregational Care Pastor; and the Rev. Austin Ashenbrenner installed as Associate Pastor of Youth and Mission
2011 to 2019
2011- Stained glass windows were installed in the Chapel
2012 – Wednesday Night Manna (meal and worship) began
Summer Soul-Stice (seminars on topical interests) began
The 150th Time Capsule was returned to the cornerstone
2014- Circles of the Heartland began (a program with volunteers relating to people in need)
2015- The Rev. Charlie Smith installed as Senior Pastor
2016- Boy Scout Troop celebrated 100 years in our church
2018- The Rev. Keith Phillips installed as Associate Pastor
2019- FPC began to participate in CarePortal – supporting families in crisis
