Our Story

History of Salem Church

1905

Norwegian Evangelical Free Church Mission began meeting in West Brighton. Services were in Norwegian.

1908

Work began to build first church at 179-181 Clove Road

1925

Mortgage paid off

1935

Name changed to Salem Evangelical Free Church

1941

English services began

1953

Groundbreaking for present church building at 634 Clove Road

1961

Mortgage paid off on new building

1999

Tom Maddox Memorial Gymnasium was built

2000

UTOPIA, Salem's community outreach ministry, was incorporated by New York State as a not-for-profit

2003-2015

Pastor Eddie Cole

2015-Present

Pastor John Welborn

Our Story

We are a diverse, multi-generational community of imperfect people who serve an amazing God. From every age, background, and walk of life, we believe that we are better together.

History of Salem Church

1905

1908

1925

1935

1941

1953

1961

1999

2000

2003-2015

2015-Present

Senior Pastor: John Welborn

"It has long been a dream of ours to preach the gospel, to make disciples, to plant churches, and make a difference in this great city."

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Our Story

We are a diverse, multi-generational community of imperfect people who serve an amazing God. From every age, background, and walk of life, we believe that we are better together.

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History of Salem Church

1905

1908

1925

1935

1941

1953

1961

1999

2000

2003-2015

2015-Present

Senior Pastor: John Welborn

"It has long been a dream of ours to preach the gospel, to make disciples, to plant churches, and make a difference in this great city."‍

"It has long been a dream of ours to preach the gospel, to make disciples, to plant churches, and make a difference in this great city."

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