August 6, 1898 — The German Baptist Brethren of Powell Valley (later known as “Church of the Brethren”) was deeded a piece of land near the Damascus Pioneer Cemetery.

1898-1908 — The Damascus church became a mission of the Portland “Church of the Brethren”.

1908-1942 — Three pastors and several guest preachers ministered to the small congregation.

1942 — Rev. V.A. Weir pastored the church.

December 22, 1946 — The congregation was organized as an interdenominational church with 32 members.

April 4, 1947 — The 1898 property deed was transferred to the new Damascus Community Church. The late 1940s and 50s were marked by active Bible study groups and other ministries. The physical facilities were enlarged. There was joint participation in Youth for Christ with the Sandy, Barton, Haley, and Sunnyside churches.

July 1950 — Rev. Forrest Forbes, a former missionary, succeeded Rev. Weir, and served until November 1954.

1955 — Mr. Guilford S. Martin served as pastor until 1965. In the late 1950’s, additional “annex” property (formerly Damascus School) was purchased and a parsonage was added.

October 1965 — Rev. David A. Hay served as pastor, continuing until April 1972.

1967 — New property for expansion was decided upon and construction on the new Rust Way (our present facility) building began in April 1968.

April 1968 — Many families participated in the construction of the church, pounding nails, doing plumbing, and other work. Some families put up their homes as collateral for the mortgage to buy materials.

October 1969 — Construction of the new building (our present facility) was finished and dedicated.

June 10, 1973 — Rev. David A. Whiting started a full time pastorate, serving for 26 years until his death in February of 1999.

September 1975 — Damascus Christian School began, with Tim Oakley named as principal.

1979 — A new constitution was adopted for DCC, bringing about a transition from congregational to an elder form of government.

1980s — Growth in the church and overcrowding led to purchase in 1981 of property on Armstrong Circle for a new potential church site.

1988 — Gymnasium Steering committee formed, and a new gymnasium was built in time for the start of the 1989 school year.

March 2001 — Steven Hardy begins ministry as Senior (Lead) Pastor. He joins a pastoral team that includes Bob Watt (Caring and Family Ministries), Rich Stafford (Worship), Tim Oakley (Damascus Christian School) and Phil Rankin (Student Ministries).

2003 — A decision was made to sell Armstrong Circle property in order to commit to expanding our ministries in the heart of Damascus for future growth.

2004 — Facilities underwent upgrades and a new library building was installed on the site in January.

2005 — Fellowship and assimilation have been encouraged through our adult Community Groups. Implementation of commissions continues, involving members of the body in the administration of various ministries. An architect has been hired for the development of a concept master plan for grounds and facilities, to better enable ministries now and into the future.

2008 — New outreach efforts continue to develop for our community and around the world. Andy McClellan joins the staff as Pastor of Outreach Ministries.

Late 2000s — Money from the sale of Armstrong Circle property was invested into purchasing neighboring residences to give us ability to expand, eventually acquiring 6 houses.

2011 — Kyle Lewis joins staff as Pastor of Worship Ministries, Dave Wakefield is hired to replace retiring principal Tim Oakley. Bob Watt retires.

2014 — Restructured leadership creates 3 new “Executive” roles.

2015 — Zach Davidson (DCS Principal) and Jon Pirot (Pastor of Children and Youth) join pastoral staff.

2017 — DCC’s mission, vision and value statements are changed. The church’s growth and ministry needs necessitate a new building. The elders lead the congregation to begin praying for wisdom and resources for a new building to facilitate ministry (our Building on Faith initiative).

2018 — The elders report that we are in a season of change and call the church body to pray for God to lead us in the midst of good, inevitable change (as you will see below).

2019 — After the departure of Jon Pirot, Angela Karch becomes DCC's Children's Ministry Director and Jonah Carpenter becomes DCC's new Student Ministries Director.

January 2020 — Brett Smith joins DCC as its Executive Pastor.

July 2021 — Pastor Steven Hardy retired at age 65 and after 20 years service at DCC. Three years prior, the Elder Council pursued then-Associate Pastor Andy McClellan, who replaces Steven Hardy as Senior Pastor.

August 2021 — Asa Hart joins DCC as its Pastor of Discipleship.

November 2021 — Kyle Lewis retires after 10 years of faithful service. Jason Overstreet joins DCC as its new Director of Worship.

January 2022 — Brian Merrell began as DCC/DCS's Director of Development. His primary focus is to build relationships with DCC and DCS families, the local community, and public officials as we continue Building on Faith.

August 2022 — After a 15 year run, DCC hosts its final Cruise the Road to Damascus car show. Thank you to all who served and participated in this unique ministry!

January 2023 — Ed Darnell retired after 21 years of service to our church and school as Facilities Director. Todd Walton was hired as our new Facilities Director.

August 2023 — Our 125th anniversary sees DCC announce a new vision to be a Home, Haven & Hub:

• Home: A Christ-centered community where you want to belong.

• Haven: A refuge to find healing in Christ.

• Hub: A center for training and sending disciples for Christ's mission.