Vaughn Hill Church
of Christ

Our History

Although we haven’t always been known as Vaughn Hill, our roots go back more than 90 years. In 1929, T.L. Adcock moved to the area for work and quickly realized there was no Church of Christ nearby. In response, he opened his home as a meeting place and encouraged friends to invite others.

By God’s grace and through faithful outreach, the small gathering quickly grew.

 

The first church building was constructed at 13th Street and Madison Avenue in Wood River. But growth continued, and before long, the congregation relocated just down the road to a larger facility at Central and Madison Avenues. That building expanded over time, and “Central and Madison” became known throughout the area as a friendly, active, Bible-believing church.

 

Attendance grew so much that two services were needed to accommodate everyone. However, located in a residential neighborhood, further expansion wasn’t feasible, and parking became a challenge. In 1966, the church purchased 14 acres and built a new facility. Though that building was tragically lost to fire in 1983, it was faithfully rebuilt, and the current building was completed in 1986.

 

Over the years, Vaughn Hill has played a leading role in many evangelistic efforts. We’ve helped organize two St. Louis Area-Wide Campaigns for Christ, produced a television ministry on a St. Louis station, and hosted a 10-year 9/11 memorial featuring Colonel Oliver North. During the Great Flood of 1993, Vaughn Hill led local relief efforts, helping distribute over $1 million in aid. From 1972 to 1980, we directed one of the largest church bus ministries among Churches of Christ.

In more recent years, our passion for service has continued through events like our annual Trunk or Treat, a community-wide Thanksgiving meal, and ongoing ministries that meet the spiritual and physical needs of those around us.

 

Throughout our history, God has blessed the Vaughn Hill Church with faithful preachers, strong leaders, and a devoted, hard-working body of believers. We’ve faced challenges and setbacks, but through every season, we’ve seen God’s hand at work. As we look to the future, we remain committed to glorifying Him—loving as Jesus loves, and bringing hope, healing, and transformation to the Riverbend.