About Bay Street Presbyterian Church: Our Mission, History & Beliefs

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Beliefs

Our mission is to see the gospel of Jesus Christ joyfully proclaimed and graciously lived here in Hattiesburg, MS. The following is a brief summary of what we believe; for a comprehensive statement of our beliefs, see the Westminster Confession of Faith.

What is the history and architecture of our church building?

The Lord has blessed Bay Street Presbyterian Church (PCA) with a building that has amazing architecture and a wonderful atmosphere for worship. Bay Street Presbyterian Church is on the National Historic Register as a contributing feature of the Hattiesburg Historic Neighborhood. Our original building was constructed in 1906 in the late 18th century French Gothic Revival style under the supervision of Architect R.H. Hunt of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Since its original construction there have been several notable additions. These include electric light…

History

By 1906, the small town of Hattiesburg, MS had shown such growth through its railroads, highways and businesses that it had become a thriving city. Due to its location, being almost equidistant from Mobile, Alabama, New Orleans, Louisiana and the state capitol of Jackson, Mississippi, Hattiesburg became known as the Hub City and saw even more growth. Seeing this growth and the city’s bright future, a number of members from Main Street Presbyterian Church (now known as First Presbyterian) felt that two…

Worship

Worship Style When you visit, you’ll find our worship style to be both traditional and relaxed. We have a wonderful 1922 Moeller Pipe Organ, we love singing the great hymns of the faith, and we thank the Lord for our beautiful building — but ultimately we recognize that “church” isn’t a building, but a community of believers called by God to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. With this in mind our worship each Sunday has three main aspects: God-centered,…

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What are the core beliefs of Bay Street Presbyterian Church?

The church's mission is to joyfully proclaim and graciously live the gospel of Jesus Christ in Hattiesburg, MS. For a brief summary of their beliefs, visitors can refer to the "Beliefs" section on the website. A comprehensive statement of their beliefs is found in the Westminster Confession of Faith.

2 What is the worship style like at Bay Street Presbyterian Church?

Bay Street Presbyterian Church describes its worship style as both traditional and relaxed. Services feature a 1922 Moeller Pipe Organ and congregational singing of great hymns. They emphasize that worship is God-centered, recognizing the community of believers as the church.

3 Can you tell me about the history and architecture of Bay Street Presbyterian Church?

The church building, constructed in 1906 in the late 18th century French Gothic Revival style, is listed on the National Historic Register. Its founding coincided with Hattiesburg's growth as the "Hub City" in the early 20th century. Several notable additions have been made since its original construction.

4 Where can I find past sermons or learn more about the church's teachings?

The Bay Street Presbyterian Church website features a "Sermon Library" where visitors can access past sermons. These sermons are organized by series, book, and date, providing an accessible resource for understanding the church's teachings.