We are the “church on the hill” located above WestRock on Alleghany Avenue within view of Covington’s downtown. Historically, McAllister has been known as the working man’s church, and we continue to take pride in that today. Yes, we have our business owners, educators, pharmacists, lawyers, and bankers, too. Our membership is diverse and our reach extends beyond our immediate neighborhood to include strong representation from the Alleghany Highlands.
As a congregation, we balance traditional Sunday worship services with a progressive youth ministry and outreach. Our Sunday worship service, adult Sunday school, mid-week 5-minute bible study, and youth bible study are engaging. Join us Sunday mornings on McAllister’s Facebook page at 11:00 AM for our livestreamed worship service.
McAllister is home to the area’s COPE Food Pantry and this is just one of our important ministries. We welcome members and visitors alike. Make McAllister your church home.
Our church is located at 900 North Alleghany Avenue (US 220). A narrow landscaped area faces the road, with a small adjacent lot used for parking. Additional parking is across Alleghany Avenue and behind the church, with access to the lower level. Constructed of brick, the facility presents itself as a rambling one-story building, although its position on a hillside means the basement level is open at the rear. A 400-seat sanctuary, constructed in 1957 anchors the north end of the facility. The chancel features a Holtkamp pipe organ, with a lectern and pulpit flanking; there is also a Grand Piano on the floor level.
The sanctuary is equipped with a modern sound system and wireless hearing assistance. Below the sanctuary are three Sunday School Rooms, nursery and toddler facilities, the choir practice room and two restrooms. This lower level has limited handicapped accessibility, with ramps at several entrances. A Fellowship Hall constructed in 1978 anchors the south end of the facility, connected to the sanctuary by a central welcome area, offices and handicapped accessible restrooms. Attached to the Fellowship Hall is a spacious kitchen, fully appointed with residential appliances. Beneath the Fellowship Hall, the COPE Food Pantry occupies three rooms; the Clothes Closet ministry occupies two rooms, and there are three large classrooms. This lower level is handicapped accessible by a sloped walkway from the outside.
WHO WE ARE
McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church in Covington, Virginia is an inclusive community of Christian believers.