Messiah first began with worship in an abandoned Baptist church at 1640 Williams Street in Denver on March 29, 1914, one week after they officially organized. Approximately sixty folks signed the Charter Member Roll and John E. Hummon was called as the first pastor.
In 1917, Messiah constructed its first church building at Colfax and Elizabeth (roughly where Tattered Cover is located today). The congregation remained there until 1949, by which time it was clear that they needed more space. The cornerstone of the current property was laid on May 29, 1949, and worship began in December of that same year.
This is a congregation that has seen many chapters of history, many ups and downs in our nation and world. We remain a people who desire to proclaim the gospel through word and service, and we hope we’ll be called to continue in ministry for many years to come.
