We Need Your Church Histories!
We are currently collecting church histories from across the Rye Valley communities, including photographs, records, stories, and personal memories. If your church hasn’t yet shared its history with us, we warmly encourage you to do so. Even a single photo, sermon, or recollection can help preserve the legacy of faith and community in our region.
Whether you’re a longtime member of a local church, a former attendee, or someone with ancestors who were part of a congregation here, your contributions are welcomed and valued. Help us ensure that the spiritual and communal life of the Rye Valley is honored and remembered for generations to come. Please use the CONTACT FORM to submit.
History of Rowland Creek Church of The Brethren
The church was organized July 15, 1911, by 23 former...
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St. Clair’s Bottom: A Name Rooted in Early Settlement
The place we know today as St. Clair’s Bottom carries...
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First Baptist Church Of Sugar Grove
This article is being published in memory of Nancy Ann...
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History of Valley View Baptist Church
In June 1939, a small group of men from the...
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The Importance of Collecting and Organizing Church Histories in Rural Communities
In the small, rural communities of Smyth County, such as...
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Reverend Roy Redding: A Missionary’s Journey Through Southwest Virginia
Roy Warren Redding was born on October 12, 1900, in...
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The Connection Between The Morgan Cemetery and Ridgelawn Cemetery
In the charming community of Teas, a very old and...
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Brunswick: A Cemetery Relocated
Originally home to several families and bordered by the Cress...
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