Our story begins around 1820 when eight people formed the congregation of the present day Center Hill Church of the Brethren, then known as the Glade Run German Baptist Brethren Church. In a three-way division of the Old German Baptist Church, Church of the Brethren, and The Brethren Church from 1881-1883, our church stood with Center Hill Church of the Brethren. Again, problems arose and the church split for a second time, with a group leaving the church and moving to West Kittanning. 

The congregation split, the church was disassembled, and half of it carried by wagon to Harrison Street, where "God's Light House on the Hill" was constructed. Our present church sign still carries that motto.
In 1940, a fire erupted, destroying the wooden framed church. Members of the church purchased property on Arthur Street, where a basement was quickly built. The church met in the basement until the brick structure was completed in 1944.

It was during World War II, when few men were available to build and materials was rationed. Yet despite the odds, and without borrowing any funds outside the congregation, wood was harvested from local forests and the current church building went up! Thankfully, the church has been fortunate and blessed to continue to fund all projects, buildings, and property purchases through internal funds and donations.

Soon thereafter, in 1945, a parsonage was added to the church building, as well as a large educational unit later in 1952. The gymnasium, now a part of Grace Hall (the home of Grace Christian School), was built in 1975 with classrooms and offices being added in 2003.

Currently, the Lord has blessed the church beyond measure with various opportunities for ministry work and service. Not only has the church been sustained within the community, but Grace Christian School has also offered a challenging academic environment while teaching a Biblical World View.
The Terry White family has graciously entrusted the church with their property, a 108-acre campground, to be used for Ministry opportunities. This land in Templeton, PA, now called Camp Charis, has been used for fellowship and outreach for over 40 years. 

While the church split from Center Hill Church of the Brethren, we still own and maintain the cemetery outside of that church building as well.

Here at Grace, we are devoted to God's Word and have a passion for sharing the Gospel, pointing people to Jesus, and striving to live in a way that honors and glorifies the Lord. As we look ahead, we desire to use the gifts and resources that the Lord has given us to further His Kingdom.