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We will be 160 on November 1, 2026!
On this date, we will continue the tradition of commemorating our Homecoming Sunday on the first Sunday of November. This year, we will suspend our 10AM Sunday School Hour and invite our congregation and guests to view historic items, see the renderings of our planned sanctuary refurbishment (and speak with our architectural team). We will also be blessed by a visit from the current ARP Moderator, Elder Beard McCauly, who will bring greetings and a description of a very familiar story referencing the history of the ARP, and our church. On hand will be 160th mementos, photo contributions for a 160th Memory Book (to be produced after our celebration), and a group anniversary photo. Our gathering will also included a catered luncheon with the invitation to our sister congregations in Memphis to join in the fellowship. The day will also include tours of the Rosemark Phone Exchange Museum, the Dr. Flippin property, and the newly installed TRA Historical Marker... and of course, bagpipes! YES, it will be a full day; but another Lord's Day to gather for public worship and to recall the faithfulness of our great God and Savior. To view select photos from past celebrations, see the picture displayed on this page. If you are on Facebook, visit our 160th Event page... To view our 2021 Homecoming Sunday Service, please CLICK on the following link: RICHLAND ARP 155th HOMECOMING SUNDAY SERVICE REMEMBER, you can always submit your historical photos to our church email for display on this page... 
If you would like to reserve some of our 160th commemorative merchandise (apparel & tumbler), please pre-order via this QR code. Pay what you are able!
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Click on the photos below to view pictures from our past Homecoming Sundays and some select photos from over the years...
To see videos of services, sermons, studies, and special presentations, link here! |
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Richland's second Sanctuary with Sunday School rooms.
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Our 150th Celebration!
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Richland's third Sanctuary with reception hall and Sunday School rooms (1950).
Richland's 150th Anniversary group photo, October 23, 2016.
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HistoryThere are several documents that catalog the founding, establishment, and ongoing ministry of Richland ARP.
These texts are available for research and located throughout our campus. The history behind our church name and the community in which we reside, Rosemark, is itself an enlightening unfolding of plans laid, but modified by other events. One community agency that has faithfully documented and preserved the history of our area is known as H.A.R.E (Historic Archives of Rosemark and Environs). This group of volunteers has been instrumental in illustrating the events and individuals who have labored to establish a church, school, and way of life in this part of north Shelby County, TN. Here is an example of our church history available online: LINK HERE Visit the Rosemark Historic District Facebook page Visit the Richland ARP Facebook page View the 20 minute documentary HERE |
HeritageChristianity has a double emphasis. It recalls what God has done for His people in the past and it focuses on what God has promised for His people in the future! To mark a 150th Anniversary Year is a humbling accomplishment -- this is only a product of God's abiding grace. But it is not our purpose to solely be an historical marker of days gone by... Our desire is to continue to be a beacon of God's amazing grace!
If already in your short lifetime, you have realized that God's kingdom does not arrive with clamor, innovation, and worldly entertainments; but by faithfulness, service, reverence, and ordinary means of grace, then we invite you to join us as we seek to mark our future paths with the Biblical hallmarks of proclaiming God's Word, administering the sacraments, and discipling all those whom the Lord our God will call. (PS. We DO HAVE an historical marker, and we think that is kinda cool; but we humbly pray that our future will be marked by seeking Christ and his righteous kingdom, first!)
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MESSAGES:
"I remember the Centennial Celebration. I was in the scouts and we were helping direct parking and and held umbrellas for people as they walked into the sanctuary Sunday morning. It was the most full I had ever seen the sanctuary. Standing room only. It "rained cats and dogs the entire day..." which is what I remember most.
-- Chuck Wooten
"I have so many fond loving memories of this church. Friendship, laughter, education and love. Ms. Lottie teaching Sunday school, my mom, Ruth McFerrin playing piano for Vacation Bible School, Alice Winburn doing crafts at VBS. My father's Sunday school class members driving him up to Vanderbilt Hospital when he had appointments and members giving our family food and money when my father was disabled and could not work. I especially appreciate the love and fellowship they gave me and my sister Lela when our parents passed away. I cherish all my wonderful memories from this church and the community it is in. Thanks and Love,"
-- Kristy L. McFerrin (daughter of Ruth and Jim McFerrin)
"Memories: Vacation Bible School, trips to Bonclarken, as teenagers many of us were in the choir, Sunday nights were always special with Pat and Ruth. There were trips to Millington for burgers or minature golf.
Memories of teachers who exhibited the love of Jesus.
Men who showed us how men should act in church.
A church who brought meals to my shutin mother for years.
I am very thankful for this church for grounding me in the Christian faith. My wife also thanks this church for what it did for me." -- William Montgomery
"We regret we are unable to attend your joyous 150th Anniversary Celebration. With love and many happy memories of our times together," -- Milton & Ann Brown
"Congratulations on your big day!" - First Presbyterian Church of Rosemark (PCUSA)
"My Dad was James Boyd McCalla. My family and I were at the 200 Year Re-Union at ARPC. I have attended Church services at ARPC several times in the past with Mrs Stella McCalla ("Granny" to me) and her other son, Ferris McCalla ("Uncle Ferris" to me) when I visited or lived on the farm there in Rosemark.
I am a member of Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (22 yrs). I will pray for this Church Family and plan to visit soon.
God bless," -- Charles Wayne (Chuck) McCalla
"I remember the Centennial Celebration. I was in the scouts and we were helping direct parking and and held umbrellas for people as they walked into the sanctuary Sunday morning. It was the most full I had ever seen the sanctuary. Standing room only. It "rained cats and dogs the entire day..." which is what I remember most.
-- Chuck Wooten
"I have so many fond loving memories of this church. Friendship, laughter, education and love. Ms. Lottie teaching Sunday school, my mom, Ruth McFerrin playing piano for Vacation Bible School, Alice Winburn doing crafts at VBS. My father's Sunday school class members driving him up to Vanderbilt Hospital when he had appointments and members giving our family food and money when my father was disabled and could not work. I especially appreciate the love and fellowship they gave me and my sister Lela when our parents passed away. I cherish all my wonderful memories from this church and the community it is in. Thanks and Love,"
-- Kristy L. McFerrin (daughter of Ruth and Jim McFerrin)
"Memories: Vacation Bible School, trips to Bonclarken, as teenagers many of us were in the choir, Sunday nights were always special with Pat and Ruth. There were trips to Millington for burgers or minature golf.
Memories of teachers who exhibited the love of Jesus.
Men who showed us how men should act in church.
A church who brought meals to my shutin mother for years.
I am very thankful for this church for grounding me in the Christian faith. My wife also thanks this church for what it did for me." -- William Montgomery
"We regret we are unable to attend your joyous 150th Anniversary Celebration. With love and many happy memories of our times together," -- Milton & Ann Brown
"Congratulations on your big day!" - First Presbyterian Church of Rosemark (PCUSA)
"My Dad was James Boyd McCalla. My family and I were at the 200 Year Re-Union at ARPC. I have attended Church services at ARPC several times in the past with Mrs Stella McCalla ("Granny" to me) and her other son, Ferris McCalla ("Uncle Ferris" to me) when I visited or lived on the farm there in Rosemark.
I am a member of Belle Aire Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (22 yrs). I will pray for this Church Family and plan to visit soon.
God bless," -- Charles Wayne (Chuck) McCalla
"Under His Wings," Sung at Richland's 125th Anniversary Celebration.
