The Congregational Church (Congregational United Church of Christ)
111 Center Ave. N.
Mayville, Traill County, North Dakota 58257
111 Center Ave. N.
Mayville, Traill County, North Dakota 58257
The Congregational Church. This church has the distinction of being the oldest in Mayville. It was organized May 14, 1881, in J. Rosholt's feed store, charter members were Mrs. J. Rosholt, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Clayton, and Mrs. C. S. Edwards. Rev. David Wirt preached the first sermon on July 28, 1881, at open-air services in front of the Boyum Store. Later services were conducted at the Mayville Farm and in other homes.
In 1882 a church was built, the first church building erected in Mayville, its original cost $1,200. This building is now the American Lutheran Church. Later, the present Congregational Church was built. The first pastor call ed was E. W. Butler.
Congregational Church has been fortunate in always having had excellent musical talent among its members. An early choir was started with J. Rosholt as choir director. It has continued through the years. The Ladies' Aid, consisting of an afternoon and an evening group and a " Pilgrim Fellowship Hour" are among its activities; Pastor Thomas Harding serves this congregation at the present time.
Information – Mayville 75th Diamond Jubilee: 1881-1956 (page 25)
In 1882 a church was built, the first church building erected in Mayville, its original cost $1,200. This building is now the American Lutheran Church. Later, the present Congregational Church was built. The first pastor call ed was E. W. Butler.
Congregational Church has been fortunate in always having had excellent musical talent among its members. An early choir was started with J. Rosholt as choir director. It has continued through the years. The Ladies' Aid, consisting of an afternoon and an evening group and a " Pilgrim Fellowship Hour" are among its activities; Pastor Thomas Harding serves this congregation at the present time.
Information – Mayville 75th Diamond Jubilee: 1881-1956 (page 25)
The present United Church of Christ, formerly known as the Congregational Church, had its beginnings in the year 1881, with the first service held on July 26. On May 14, 1881, Rev. David Wirt organized the church in J. Rosholt's Feed Store and the name "The Congregational Church of Mayville" was given to it. First meetings were held outdoors in front of the S.E. Boyum store and in the Grandin Boarding House. Charter members were Mrs. J. Rosholt, Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Clayton and C.S. Edwards.
In 1882 a church building was erected, at a cost of about $1000, on three lots purchased from the railroad at $5 each. The first pastor called was Elmer Butler from Illinois. The new church building was dedicated on Jan. 7, 1883.
On April 21, 1888, the old church building was sold for $215, and moved to the present site of the First American Lutheran Church. A new church building was erected that year at a cost of $2500. In 1907 the basement was finished, and a heating unit installed. A pipe organ was purchased for $2500 in 1927; the entrance and narthex area were completely changed in 1962. In 1966 a new parsonage was built on lots just north of the church.
On June 25, 1957, the Congregational Churches and the Evangelical Reformed Churches merged to form the United Church of Christ, and on March 5, 1961, the Congregational Church members of Mayville voted to become a part of this body.
In 1963 the liaison between the Hillsboro and Mayville churches was terminated, and since 1972 the Mayville and Hope churches have been served by the same pastor.
Nineteen pastors have served the congregation. The present pastor is Peter Young.
Information - A Saga of Two Cities, 1881-1981: A History of Mayville-Portland (page 44 & 45)
In 1882 a church building was erected, at a cost of about $1000, on three lots purchased from the railroad at $5 each. The first pastor called was Elmer Butler from Illinois. The new church building was dedicated on Jan. 7, 1883.
On April 21, 1888, the old church building was sold for $215, and moved to the present site of the First American Lutheran Church. A new church building was erected that year at a cost of $2500. In 1907 the basement was finished, and a heating unit installed. A pipe organ was purchased for $2500 in 1927; the entrance and narthex area were completely changed in 1962. In 1966 a new parsonage was built on lots just north of the church.
On June 25, 1957, the Congregational Churches and the Evangelical Reformed Churches merged to form the United Church of Christ, and on March 5, 1961, the Congregational Church members of Mayville voted to become a part of this body.
In 1963 the liaison between the Hillsboro and Mayville churches was terminated, and since 1972 the Mayville and Hope churches have been served by the same pastor.
Nineteen pastors have served the congregation. The present pastor is Peter Young.
Information - A Saga of Two Cities, 1881-1981: A History of Mayville-Portland (page 44 & 45)