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A Brief History

In the winter of 1963 a handful of Christians wanted to know more about a relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ, and to learn more about His Word, the Bible.

They formed the Catalina for Christ Association with Jim McKeever, Harry Stiritz, Dave Fletcher and Harvey Cowell as the first directors.

At first they met in a home on Clemente Avenue. They started with Bible studies for children and adults. Mr. McKeever was the first pastor. Soon they wanted to have Sunday service; so on February 9, 1964 the Catalina Bible Church was born.

Pastor McKeever left the Island in 1966. He was replaced by George E. DuGard.

In April of 1967 under the leadership of Pastor DuGard, they purchased Singing Waters, the former home of author Gene Stratton Porter (346 Catalina Ave.).

The church has seen many, many changes, but it still continues to be a place where people seek a close relationship with Jesus and His Word, the Bible.