Church History

Community Full Gospel Assembly of God had its first service on April 15th, 1973, in the hay loft of a converted barn with 22 people in attendance. This event marked the culmination of over a year of planning and effort by those who had been dedicated to establishing the congregation.

In 1972, Bill Newman and Byron Washburn felt guided to pray for a Pentecostal ministry in Lowville. Around the same period, Bea O'compo, who attended a nearby church, started praying as well. The three soon gathered regularly for prayer, and their meetings eventually led to the founding of the Assembly of God in Lowville.

Byron Washburn dedicated a 10-acre parcel of land to the Lord. This was complete with a well-built horse barn. This barn was converted into a Church, with the loft serving as a sanctuary, and the basement remodeled into classrooms. Following his ordination into the Assemblies, Bill was appointed as the first pastor.

Later, both the leaders and members of the church voted to rename it Community Assembly of God. This change was made to shorten the name and better reflect the church’s mission to serve and reach the Lowville community.

As the congregation increased, it became clear that the existing sanctuary could no longer accommodate everyone. Consequently, a decision was made to construct a new sanctuary, as well as a fellowship hall and kitchen.