Historic church in Augusta celebrates 224 years

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Today a historic church in South Augusta celebrating its 224th anniversary.

Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church started in July of 1800 and is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the country.

Sunday, the church hosted a large event to celebrate more than two centuries together.
It included a worship service with special speaker Reverend Dr. Charles Goodman from Tabernacle Baptist Church as well as music, food and fellowship.

“A group of people that were enslaved at the time in 1800. They came together under the leading and guiding of the Holy Spirit and anointing of the Lord. And they formed this church on Butler Creek at that particular time. So we’ve been in existence since then, 224 years today,” said Rev. Ellis Godbee Jr., the church’s Pastor.

Pastor Godbee says the church is already starting to think of its milestone 225 year celebration.

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