When Winthrop College opened in 1895, First Presbyterian Church Rock Hill realized that the time would soon come when it would be necessary to have a new church in the rapidly growing Oakland section of Rock Hill. This new church was to be organized “not as a secession; not as a competitor but a new organization - the two to work in harmony for a common end - the good of the community.” Thus, Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church (OAPC) was built adjacent to Winthrop to be a place where Winthrop students could find a church home.

The first service at OAPC was held on December 1, 1912. Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church was formally organized on Sept. 14, 1913, with 181 members, all of whom united with the church from our sending church.

Today OAPC is a thriving PC(USA) congregation of about 800 members. All are welcome to join us as we strive to

Love God and Love Neighbor.

Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA).  For information regarding beliefs and programs of the PC(USA), please visit the denominational website:  www.pcusa.org.

Current Elders

The Session of OAPC is the governing body of our congregation and consists of the installed Pastors and Elders.  Each Elder is elected by the congregation and serves a term of three years.

Lyle Back

Jamie Brannan

Gale DiGiorgio

Dennis Haire

Liz Hille

David Hyatt

Kim Keel

Gracie Magyar

Richards McCrae

Clarkson McDow

Clarke Moore

Meredith Neely

Griffin Nicholson

Martha Purser

Lucinda Sutton

Susan Van Zile

Steve Vogel

Sue Williams

Current Deacons

The Board of Deacons leads congregational care here at OAPC, and consists of 15 Deacons.  Each Deacon is elected by the congregation, and like Elders, serve a term of three years.

Laura Back

Ellen Barnard

Robin Huffmon

Adele Kennedy

Linda McAliley

Becky McGinnis

Jane Modla

Carolyn Moore

Brenda Nicholson

Hall Rogers

Sally Shive

Mary Jane Stallworth

Sandra Thomas

Carol Anne Weissberger

Robin Williams