Eastminster is still in its infancy, having been established on August 19, 1999. We are the result of a merger between the former Washington Avenue Presbyterian Church and the former Eastminster Presbyterian Church. Don't let the name fool you, though. This is, indeed, a new church. Interestingly, both former congregations had their roots as mission churches of what was known as "the little church on the hill." That church was established in 1821 and eight other Presbyterian churches in Evansville were founded from that one congregation.

The former Eastminster church was part of the First Presbyterian Church until 1987 when it became a congregation of its own. The former Washington Avenue church was established in 1914 and was located at 641 Washington Avenue. Over the years the neighborhood around the Washington Avenue church changed dramatically and the congregation made a commitment to serve the area in whatever way possible. At the same time, the former Eastminster church was seeking ways to reach out to those of our community who had special needs. Providentially, these two situations made for a perfect fit and in 1998 conversations began between the churches that led to the merger.

The building of the Washington Avenue church was converted into a center for mission and has become the Washington Avenue Center with more than a dozen ministries taking place there. The "new and improved" Eastminster is actively involved in the Washington Avenue Center, providing both financial support as well as leadership and hands-on involvement with the work that is taking place there.

This marriage between two wonderful congregations has been remarkably successful and clearly came about through the action of the Holy Spirit in our midst. As exciting as our past has been, we know that future will be even more so as we continue to follow the path God has set before us in our commitment to serve Jesus Christ.