Brief Church History

Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church was established in 1945 by the Presbytery of Mecklenburg to fill the needs of newly built Piedmont Courts Housing Development. The city established Piedmont Courts as the White public housing project, and at the same time built nearby Fairview Homes as the Black public housing community.  Today we have several families with us who were on the original membership roster.

The 1960’s and 1970’s were difficult for Seigle. Around 1965, the city began to integrate Piedmont Courts. By 1979, the neighborhood had become all black. During this period, many members of Seigle moved away or joined other churches. It was also a time when many urban churches lost their young adults to the suburbs.

Since 1975, Seigle has operated as an interracial fellowship- with much emphasis on the ministry to young people and families from the nearby neighborhood. The church continues to have a close connection with the local community.

Today we have 400+ members, plus many active children, friends and visitors. We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and one of 144 congregations within the Presbytery of Charlotte.

Our complete church history through 1995 is documented in ... 

Small Church with a BIG Mission
The History of the First 50 Years
of Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church

by Margaret G. Bigger and Katherine M. Dunlap

Originally Published in 1995 by A. Borough Books

 Seigle Avenue  Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbytery of Charlotte in the Presbyterian Church (USA)

PO Box 36524 Charlotte, North Carolina 28236    |    voice: 704-338-1914    |    fax: 704-338-1154     |     info@seigleavenue.org

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