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The History Of Leeds First
Congregational Holiness Church
Leeds First Congrgational Holiness Church originated from services held by Sister
Jewell Shuler and Sister Dora Willean Lee in a store building, circa 1961-62.
On August 1, 1964, the Leeds First Holiness Congregational Church moved into their new
home, which is our current location today, with Sister Shuler serving as our first Pastor.
From 1964 - 1967, Brother Jack Blalock, Brother Amos Spivey, and Brother Virdie Lee Gentry
pastored here.
In 1967, Sister Lee was called to Pastor, and remained Pastor until her call to sit
with The Lord on August 5, 1986. Brother Ricky Lee was then called to Pastor, and
pastored the church until 1994. Brother Ricky Boshell was then called to Pastor,
and pastored less than a year.
In 1995, Sister Frances Batson was
called to Pastor, and is our current Pastor. We offer special thanks to our Pillars of the Church, Brother
Frank Lee, Brother Marvin Lee, Brother Arlon Falkner, Brother Bradford Turner, Sister
Vernia Benefield, among others.