Since Mercy Hill Church began on Sunday, April 8, 2012 on a grassy field at Overton Park, we’ve been asking the Lord for a permanent meeting space. Our heart has been to make disciples who meet in homes throughout the week and live on mission together. Over the past thirteen years, we’ve gathered on Sundays in a coffee shop, a theatre, and a wedding venue. For the last five years, we’ve leased the historic church building at 447 North Evergreen Street. During this time, we’ve had the opportunity to pour into the lives of hundreds of people and to serve the least of these in our city in real and tangible ways.
We plan to purchase the building in it’s current condition for $1,000,000 in the next 12-24 months. Mercy Hill Church is seeking to raise $500,000 through a three-year financial campaign (December 2025 – November 2028). $300,000 will be used as a down payment and $200,000 will be used for repairs and updates.
This church building is a one-of-a-kind historic property in a centrally located, walkable neighborhood in Midtown that our church family has grown to both know and love. Purchasing this space gives Mercy Hill Church a needed permanent home. We understand that the building is not the heart of the church. However, securing this property provides a foundation for future growth and ministry for years to come. We believe God is directing us to purchase this space in order to continue declaring the Gospel to Memphis for the next 100 years or until Jesus returns – whichever comes first!