Throughout 200 years at Mount Auburn Church, many hands have helped shape not only our space, but our story. Behind so many of the things we see each week are people who gave their time, creativity, and care to serve in meaningful ways.
Built with Purpose
Some of these gifts are part of the very structure of our church. Our baptismal, for example, was crafted from the wood of the “Old Mud Schoolhouse,” preserving a piece of history and giving it new purpose within our worship space.
Other handcrafted pieces can be found throughout the church, including a cross with a carved dove and rose located in the staff hallway. These crosses have been shared with pastors, staff, and members over the years. One even found its way beyond our walls—gifted to a Sunday School teacher and later becoming part of an altar in a church in Africa.
Gifts in Every Form
The creativity of our church community is also seen in textile work. Upstairs, a beautiful quilt hangs, reflecting the design of the old sanctuary cross—a visual reminder of both heritage and care.
Many continue to share their gifts through items like prayer cloths and prayer shawls, offering comfort and support to others. Others serve through mission teams, giving their time and energy in different ways.
A Shared Calling
These expressions of service remind us that each person has something meaningful to offer. Whether through craftsmanship, creativity, or service, the life of our church has always been shaped by people willing to give what they have.
As we reflect on 200 years, we are invited to consider how we, too, are using our gifts—and how they might continue to serve others in the life of our church and beyond.
