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The first minister to hold services in this church was Rev. James B. Fitzgerald, who married Miss Lizzie Dear of Washington, during his pastorate here.
In 1915, during ^he pastorate of the Rev. A. P. Williams, the old church was tom down and the present church built on the same site. During the time of rebuilding, services were held in the Masonic Hall. The cornerstone was laid with Masonic Ceremonies, August 12, 1915, condulted by the Rev. Dr. T. W. Hooper of Culpeper, who made the address. Bishop Collins Denny dedicated thechurch in 1928 during the District Conference which was held that year at Sperryville.
Sunday School Superintendents have been: Mr. William Hull, Mr. John Schwartz, Mrs. Joseph F. Johnson, Mr. James Estes, Mr. Fremont Menefee, Mr. John Strole, Mr. Raymond Dodson, and Mr. Sidney Perry.
The Church was redecorated during the pastorate of the Rev. L. C. Vaughan. Chimes were installed during the pastorate of the Rev. O. W. Lynch. The latest improvement is the memorial window installed in 1951. This window was presented by Mr. James A. Estes in memory of his wife, Mrs. Ella V. Estes.
The following is the list of Ministers that have served the Church since the building was erected: Charles H. McGee, M. A. Davidson, W. A. S. Conrad, Richard Ferguson, R. T. Clarke, H. J. Brown, T. G Pullen, P. M. Bell, A. P. Williams, W. A. Osser, C. C. Jones, J. K. Holman, C. L. Salmon, J. H. Abernathy, D. L. Hager, L. H. Youell, S. W. Wilkinson, L. C. Vaughan, O. W. Lynch, E. E. Henley, Norman J. Flythe, David Menchhofer, H. G. Thach, and A. D. Goodson.
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