1875
Union Baptist was organized by Reverend Steward Adams.
Services were held in the Baymen Hall on Tarragona Street.
Built first edifice on Tarragona between Chase and Garden Street.
Built another edifice on Guillemard Street between Gadsen and Cervantes Street.
A storm destroyed the building.
1892
Rented first floor of Russell’s Hall on Tarragona Street for worship services.
Later worshiped in Saint Paul Methodist Church on Intendencia Street between Alcaniz and Tarragona Street.
Rented Luke’s Hall on Romana Street between Alcaniz and Florida Blanca Street.
1900
Moved the church building to Guillemard and Cervantes Street.
1950
Began rebuilding the sanctuary at 718 North Guillemard Street.
1953
The word “Greater” was added to the church’s name.
1957
Dedicated the new edifice December 8, 1957.
1961
Burned mortgage and laid cornerstone February 26, 1961.
1968
Evacuated the premises for the widening of Cervantes Street.
Worshiped in Pensacola Technical High School until it was destroyed by fire.
Worshiped in A. A. Dixon Elementary School several Sundays.
Worshiped in P. K. Yonge School for two years.
1969
Broke ground to begin new edifice at 1300 North Guillemard Street on the fifth Sunday in November.
1972
On April 23, 1972, marched from P. K. Yonge School to begin worshiping in the new edifice.
1987
On July 26, 1987, burned mortgage. Laid cornerstone and broke ground for the South wing.
1989
Cleared ground for construction of the South wing of the Church.
1990
Began construction of the South wing of the Church.
1991
Dedicated the South wing as The Alfred Julius King, Sr. Nurture Center.
1999
On November 19, 1999, the South wing mortgage was paid in full.
2006
Established the Freddie G. King Early Learning Center. It is housed in the Alfred Julius King, Sr., Nurture Center.
