In 1754, a group of Congregationalist, part of the Puritan movement, relocated from the northeast to South Carolina and then on to Midway, Georgia. The first permanent log meeting house was built in 1756, and was destroyed by the British during the Revolutionary War. The people of the Midway community and nearby Sunbury were supporters of the cause for American Independence. Interestingly, church member Lyman Hall was sent to represent Georgia at the First Congressional Congress in 1775. In 1776 he was joined by neighbor Button Gwinnett and Augusta resident George Walton - all of who signed the Declaration if Independence. By the mid 1800's the Congregationalist church had strong ties to Presbyterianism. All of it's ministers were Presbyterian, and its offshoot churches later became Presbyterian. The current structure was built in 1792, and of the New England style. According to the Midway Museum and Society internet site "in colonial and antebellum times it was commonplace for White members and their African American slaves to attend the same church." Additionally, "the Midway church has a slave gallery" for seating during these services. During the Civil War the Union troops camped around the church and used the nearby cemetery as a "horse lot." read more

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I've never been to a service here, but I've been to the graveyard. My mama is buried here and now my Grandparents are next to her. Quite a few people that I know are here as well. If you need a place to lay your loved one to rest, I recommend. My grandparents were already cremated so I called the church to see what we could do for a very small service. Reverend Perry was amazing enough to say some things.. I'm not sure of the proper word for it, but I don't think it's called a Eulogy. I wasn't who to call to dig a hole or if it can be done ourselves, but the man John at the church offered to do it. Even though we ended up not needing John, I don't want to forget to mention him. It's peaceful out here. If you need impromptu flowers, there's a dollar store around the corner near IGA and pizza peddler. read more