Lubbock in Lubbock County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
New Hope Baptist Church
Photographed By Allen Lowrey, March 10, 2021
1. New Hope Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
New Hope Baptist Church. . , Originally known as Mount Calvary Baptist, the historically African American New Hope Baptist Church organized in 1926 at 18th street and Avenue B, following a split from Caldonia Baptist Church. Under the tenure of Rev. G.H. Washington, the church moved to East 20th Street and Birch Avenue (formerly called East Avenue B) in 1929. The church's name may have changed to New Hope Baptist Church at the time of the move, though the new name did not appear in newspapers until 1933.
Over the years, the church has continually seen many building improvements and growth. During Rev. Richard E. Jones' tenure, the New Zeal Baptist Association was formed and for many years several New Hope preachers served as its moderator. In the 1930s and 1940s, the church figured prominently in community activities such as Juneteenth and Armistice Day. The church hosted the Junior Welfare League Baby Clinic to help provide health services for young children. Under the leadership of Rev. S.M. Meters, the current church sanctuary was built in 1949, which the congregation proudly celebrated. Rev. A.L. Dunn served 29 years (1952-1981), spearheading additional improvements including an educational building in 1957 and a new parsonage. He also served for several years as moderator of the West Texas Association.
New Hope is greatly involved in its community, initiating many outreach programs such as the deacon family ministry plan and means for care. The church also purchased a radio transmitter and has been broadcasting "The Morning Worship Services" and the "New Hope Gospel Time" on Sunday evenings for over 3O years. Today, New Hope Baptist remains an active and vibrant congregation, "a church where people care." , Marker is property of the State of Texas . This historical marker was erected in 2018 by Texas Historical Commission. It is in Lubbock in Lubbock County Texas
Originally known as Mount Calvary Baptist, the historically
African American New Hope Baptist Church organized in 1926 at 18th
street and Avenue B, following a split from Caldonia Baptist
Church. Under the tenure of Rev. G.H. Washington, the church
moved to East 20th Street and Birch Avenue (formerly called East
Avenue B) in 1929. The church's name may have changed to New Hope
Baptist Church at the time of the move, though the new name did
not appear in newspapers until 1933.
Over the years, the church has continually seen many building
improvements and growth. During Rev. Richard E. Jones' tenure, the
New Zeal Baptist Association was formed and for many years
several New Hope preachers served as its moderator. In the 1930s
and 1940s, the church figured prominently in community activities
such as Juneteenth and Armistice Day. The church hosted the Junior
Welfare League Baby Clinic to help provide health services for young
children. Under the leadership of Rev. S.M. Meters, the current
church sanctuary was built in 1949, which the congregation
proudly celebrated. Rev. A.L. Dunn served 29 years (1952-1981),
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spearheading additional improvements including an educational
building in 1957 and a new parsonage. He also served for several
years as moderator of the West Texas Association.
New Hope is greatly involved in its community, initiating many
outreach programs such as the deacon family ministry plan and
means for care. The church also purchased a radio transmitter and
has been broadcasting "The Morning Worship Services" and the "New
Hope Gospel Time" on Sunday evenings for over 3O years. Today, New
Hope Baptist remains an active and vibrant congregation, "a
church where people care."
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Erected 2018 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 20095.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 33° 34.604′ N, 101° 50.088′ W. Marker is in Lubbock, Texas, in Lubbock County. Marker is at the intersection of Birch Ave and East 20th Street, on the left when traveling north on Birch Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2002 Birch Avenue, Lubbock TX 79404, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2021, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2021, by Allen Lowrey of Amarillo, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
