Baskin-Union

The sign reads "Baskin United Methodist and Presbyterian Church", two congregations meeting in one building since 1921.

During the winter of 1920-21 Rev. H. L. Walton of Rayville preached to the small flock of Presbyterians at Baskin, LA, holding services from time to time in the Baptist Church. In the summer of 1921 an evangelistic meeting was held by Rev. B. C. Bell and Rev. H. L. Walton and lasted ten days. The Methodists bought the property, and then sold half to the Presbyterians. Through donations of both money and labor by September of 1921 a church building had been erected. For a few months boxes, planks and a few chairs were used as seats until proper pews could be secured.

On December 4, 1921, with 34 charter members,The Presbyterian Church of Baskin, was organized.

The Baskin Church is one of the congregations that makes up New Covenant Parish - five churches, maintaining their separate identities,with a deep and abiding commitment to the witnesss of Jesus Christ.


Church Name Baskin Presbyterian Church City Baskin Address 1958 Hwy 857 Mailing Address 1217 Eighth St. Winnsboro, LA 71295 State Louisiana Zip 71219 Pastor's Name John Albright Pastor's Email johna@bayou.com
Description: The sign reads "Baskin United Methodist and Presbyterian Church", two congregations meeting in one building since 1921. During the winter of 1920-21 Rev. H. L. Walton of Rayville preached to the small flock of Presbyterians at Baskin, LA, holding services from time to time in the Baptist Church. In the summer of 1921 an evangelistic meeting was held by Rev. B. C. Bell and Rev. H. L. Walton and lasted ten days. The Methodists bought the property, and then sold half to the Presbyterians. Through donations of both money and labor by September of 1921 a church building had been erected. For a few months boxes, planks and a few chairs were used as seats until proper pews could be secured. On December 4, 1921, with 34 charter members,The Presbyterian Church of Baskin, was organized. The Baskin Church is one of the congregations that makes up New Covenant Parish - five churches, maintaining their separate identities,with a deep and abiding commitment to the witnesss of Jesus Christ.