Christmas Country Church Tour

Wishing you and your families a very Merry Christmas from all of us at the Christmas Country Church Tour. #CCCTour #Christmas #SteepleChasers#PerryCoMo #traditions

We will end our virtual Christmas Country Church tour at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Missouri. This is where the church tour originated at 16 years ago. 2020 has been a challenging year but we are looking forward to 2021 when all of our 39 beautiful and historic churches will be back with us and can welcome all of you personally. Until then...God bless you and Merry Christmas from all of us.

St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran church in Pocahontas, Missouri.

Old McKendree Chapel in Jackson, Missouri is the oldest Protestant church west of the Mississippi and home to the Cotton Christmas tree.

Please find an updated list of participating Churches for the 2020 Christmas Country Church Tour. You will find a red line on the Churches who will NOT be able to participate this year. #traditions #Christmas #CCCTour #PerryCoMo #SteepleChasers

First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, Missouri.

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Welcome to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Mary, Missouri. In 1853 St. Mary 's Seminary of Perryville purchased six acres of ground for $100. It was considered the most desirable site high on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River. From 1854 until 1871 the mission was taken care of by Vincentian priests at St. Mary's Seminary in Perryville and served the needs at the time of Ozora, Lithium, and St. Mary. In 1855 a small frame church was built and in 1861 Rev. Abraham Ryan, a Vincentian priest and poet gave mission here. By 1871 the parishioners had grown to one hundred seventy-five. The cornerstone of the current church was laid in 1887 and served the St. Mary community faithfully until 2018.

Are you still needing a place to stay while touring all our beautiful churches? Pair a country farmhouse experience with our country churches! They go together perfectly! #countryliving #CCCTour #traditions #churches #Christmas #farmhouse

JB's Custom Furniture & Decor located on the downtown square in Perryville is a great place to spend some time before the church tour kick's off! #CCCTour #Christmas #SteepleChasers #perrycomo #VisitMO #traditions

St. Joseph Parish in Highland was founded by Fr. Martin Mary Gregory and with land donated by Simon J. Lukefahr Sr. and his wife Frances this Roman Catholic church nestled in the rural country landscape was built by the men of the parish. The wood for the construction was donated by Frank Emmendorfer. This is the ONLY church on the tour that has four (4) rows of beautiful wooden pews! And with colorful stained glass windows wrapping around the room you can't help but smile at the rays of light and beauty of God's world. #traditions #CCCTour #Christmas #SteepleChasers #PerryCoMo #VisitMo

We are ONE WEEK AWAY! Take pictures and share! Who knows we might feature them! #SteepleChasers #perrycomo #CCCTour #Christmas #traditions

Before during or after the church tour Saxony Hills Brewery in Altenburg, Mo. is a great place to grab a delicious bite! #traditions #Christmas #CCCTour #PerryCoMo #VisitMo #SteepleChasers

Concordia Lutheran church is a delightful experience. The community of Frohna was founded by 29 families in 1839. In 1883 the congregation began to hold Christmas Eve services with a children's program. This tradition continues at present with the largest church attendance of the year. Each child receives a white paper bag of fresh fruit and candy. For more information: http://www.visitperrycounty.com/your-holiday-treasure-hunt/ #CCCTour #Christmas #traditions #VisitMO #PerryCoMo #SteepleChasers

Did we mention that this self-guided tour is FREE? So don't worry about purchasing a tour ticket. Just grab your friends and family, come on out and enjoy the music, lights, decorations, history and of course the down-home hospitality! Because THAT is what makes it PRICELESS! #traditions #Christmas #PerryCoMo #SteepleChasers #VisitMo #CCCTour

First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge located in north Cape Girardeau County is another beautiful stop on the tour. the first Baptist sermon preached in Oak Ridge, Missouri was in 1862 by Elder J.G. Rutter. The organization of the Baptist church at Oak Ridge was due more largely to the labors of Bro. William Clippard, perhaps, than to anyone else. He donated nearly two acres of land and with the help of friends of Christianity in the community was the leading force of the first church- house, which was completed in 1862. The pews inside this country church, that are still in use today were installed in 1908. Go ahead and take a break, listen to some music and sit for a spell and enjoy the reason for the season. #CCCTour #traditions #Christmas #VisitMO #SteepleChasers

How many of you are already planning for our Christmas Country Church Tour!?! #CCCTour #traditons #Christmas #SteepleChasers #PerryCoMo

Built in 1870, St. Maurus Catholic church in Biehle is one of the original six churches that started the Christmas Country Church Tour sixteen years ago. The town was named after Maurus Biehle one of the earliest settlers from Baden Germany to settle Perry County. St. Maurus is also one of the few remaining churches in our area that has an annual church picnic each year in July that enjoyed by many. For more tour information: http://www.visitperrycounty.com/ #CCCTour #traditions #Christmas #SteepleChasers #VisitMO #PerryCoMO

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Surrounded by rural rich farmland, New Salem United Methodist Church, founded in 1873 has long been the heartbeat of the community of Daisy, Missouri. New Salem UMC has served the area for over 145 years. They always have a warm reception for our visitors. #traditions #CCCTour #Christmas #SteepleChasers #perrycomo #VisitMo

Be grateful. Be inspired. Be moved. Be kind. Be better. #CCCTour #Steeplechasers #traditions #Christmas #perrycomo

Apple Creek Presbyterian is the third oldest Presbyterian church west of the Mississippi River and was established in 1821. It was a welcome haven in the new frontier for many who sought a new life where land was cheap for anyone who was willing to endure the hardships and struggles of settling new and untamed lands. Plans are already being made for their 200th Anniversary in 2021. #traditions #CCCTour #Christmas #SteepleChasers #VisitMO