About Us:

Nestled under majestic oaks in Bartow, FL. (the city of oaks and azaleas), the cornerstone of the original building was laid March 3rd, 1945, and the “McLeod Memorial Chapel” was opened by the First Presbyterian Church on June 30, 1946. McLeod Memorial Presbyterian Church began as a Sunday school, and in 1946 achieved the status of a mission of First Presbyterian Church. In that year, the Church building was erected on property given for the purpose by Mrs. A. A. McLeod. The first morning services were held at the Chapel June 6th, 1948. In 1950, an eight room manse was built West of the Chapel building. The mission became a full-fleged Church Sunday, March 18th, 1952.

Groundbreaking for the current sanctuary took place Sunday, December 12th, 1954. This new sanctuary was to be air-conditioned, and the previous building would be converted into Sunday school classrooms. A consecration service for the new sanctuary was held May 29th, 1955. The Larrick Hall addition (which currently houses Sunday school classes) was completed in 1960. The air-conditioned wing contains eight classrooms, two washrooms, and storage facilities. In 1992, the current sanctuary was renovated. These renovations allowed the sanctuary to remain a beautiful place to worship.