Elm Street Christian Church

About this church

Elm Street Christian Church in Springfield gathers Sundays at 10:00 a.m. A typical service lasts about an hour and includes Bible preaching, hymns and contemporary worship songs, prayer, and Communion. Coffee is always available and snacks are sometimes served. The congregation also makes someone available after worship for visitors who want prayer, conversation, or simply a supportive presence, giving newcomers a clear sense of both the service and what happens afterward.

The church’s first gathering took place November 16, 1958, at Pleasant Hill School. Volunteers later completed the building on East Elm Street, where the first service was held October 16, 1960; additions and renovations have followed over the decades. Elm Street was planted within the Restoration Movement and remains independent of a denomination, creed, or outside governing body, with Christian unity patterned on the New Testament as a defining aim. Its current mission pairs evangelism with building community and meeting neighbors’ spiritual needs. Visitors can expect weekly Communion, a blended musical style, straightforward Bible teaching, and a congregation with locally built roots.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 24, 2026. Sources: Sunday time, service length, worship elements, and newcomer care · 1958 beginnings, 1960 building, and Restoration Movement identity

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