Meetings of the Christian Church or Church of Christ, as it was called, were held in Strasburg as early as 1808. Joseph Thomas, know as the White Pilgrim, James O'Kelly and Fredrick Plummer preached in the community on visits around that period. Worship was held in the homes of members in and around the village of Strasburg. In the 1820's the members built a church building at Oranda, a rural community near Strasburg. This was a central location for most of the members.

On January 19, 1856, 11 members met to organize a congregation in the town of Strasburg. These members were, John Pirkey, Mary Pirkey, Noah Funk, Obed Funk, Mary Funk, William Robirson, John Strosnider, Elizabeth Strosnider, Sarah Ridenour, Phil Thompson and Israel Baker. Worship was usually held in the local school but sometimes in the Presbyterian Church. The Rev. J. A. Cowgill was the first minister and served from 1856 - 1865. The congregation grew steadily until 1861 but apparently prevented from regular meetings during the war between the states.

In 1865 the Rev. John Pirkey was called as Minster and served until 1882. Under his leadership the congregation grew in numbers. In 1872 the present site of the Church was purchased for $225.00 and a building erected at a cost of $3,000.00. The Rev. C. W. Harvey served as minister from 1882-1884 and the Rev. J. A. Spencer from 1884- 1890.

In 1890 the Rev. James D. Hamaker began a distinguished ministry which lasted until his retirement 34 years later in 1924. Mr. Hamaker was then named minister emeritus. He died in 1931. The Rev. Hamaker became known as Bishop of the Valley. During his pastorate a parsonage was erected in 1892. The cost was $1500.00. In 1912 the sanctuary on the Church was enlarged and two towers were added to the front. Hamaker played an important part in the founding of Lynchburg College. He was also one of the founders of the Virginia Christian Missionary Society. During his pastorate a total of 673 members were added to the Church.

On November 1, 1925 the Rev. Arthur M. Wake assumed the pastorate of the Strasburg Church and served until shortly before his death in 1941. Under his leadership a large educational wing was added to the building and a Moller pipe organ was installed. A large house across the street from the Church building was purchased for the parsonage and is still in service as such today. Mr. Wake served the congregation sacrificially during the hard years of the depression.

The Rev. Nelson Fox was minister from February 1944 until December 1949. Mr. Fox added a great number of new members and led in improving the interior of the Sanctuary.

The Rev. Charles E. Crank Jr. became the minister in April 1950. During Mr. Crank's Ministry the church was functionally organized and many improvements were made which increased the activity and influence of the congregation. Additional land was purchased which made possible the later addition of new building facilities. Mr. Crank left in October of 1955 to assume the pastorate of the First Christian Church of Roanoke.

On February 1, 1953, the Rev. Claude R. MacDonald became the pastor of the congregation. Under his leadership a large fellowship hall and classroom addition was erected in 1960 at a total cost of $88,000.00. This included some renovation of existing classroom facilities. Mr. MacDonald served until June of 1962, when he became minister of First Christian Church, Erlanger, Kentucky.

On September 16, 1962, the Rev. David C. Derby assumed the pastorate of the Church. In 1965 the Church sanctuary was renovated at a total cost of $11,000.00. In addition to this extensive improvements have been made to the parsonage.

In June of 1970 this amount plus the $44,000 indebtedness on the Fellowship Hall was paid off. Carpeting was installed in the upstairs portion of the old educational building. The worship of the Church has been enriched by the introduction of seasonal paraments and changes in the style and order of worship. Advent and Christmas services include the lighting of an Advent Wreath and the placing of Christian symbols on a Chrismon tree. Christmas Eve Communion Service has been introduced and is now a traditional part of our worship experience. Mrs. Phyllis Derby, wife of the pastor has served as Church Secretary since August of 1967. Each Christmas Sunday Worship has included a large arrangement of approximately 30 Poinsettias in the Chancel arranged by Mrs. Derby. At Easter a like number of Lilies which she arranged for the worship Services graced the Chancel.

In addition it should be noted that the following have gone from the Strasburg Congregation to full time service in the Church. Rev. Asa B. Stickley (deceased) who served congregations in the Shenandoah Valley and in Kentucky,. Dr. Orville Wake (deceased) who served as President of Lynchburg College and Christian Board of Publication. Dr. Arthur N. Wake (retired) who served as Professor of Church Music at Lynchburg College and Lexington Theological Seminary. Dr. J. Stuart Wake (retired) who served Churches in Virginia, Missouri, Maryland, Kentucky, Illinois and North Carolina. Rev. Allen G. Manuel presently serving a congregation in Mayslick Kentucky and Rev. Dana B. Horan (deceased) who served Churches in Kentucky, Illinois and North Carolina.

The Strasburg congregation is a strong and vital link in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Virginia. It has Hosted State Assemblies in 1945, 1959 and 1972.