In the Fall of 1919, Mrs. C.O. Neupert (Mrs. W.C. Light) issued an invitation to all persons belonging to Christian Churches elsewhere to contact her if they were interested in organizing a Disciple Church in Cumberland. The first person to contact her was Mr. H. H. Doak. Others responded with interest and on September 26, 1919, a number of Disciples who resided in the city met in the City Hall and decided to establish a new church in the community. It would reflect their basic beliefs, as follows:

1. That the Holy Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments, are the inspired word of God and they are all-sufficient as a rule of faith and life. Therefore, all human creeds, as tests of fellowship and bonds of communion are rejected, because they cause and perpetuate division.

2. That there is one God, the Father, who created and sustains all things.

3. That Jesus was God manifest in the flesh; that He died for our sins and arose again for our justification; that He ascended to heaven, where He lives to make intercession for us.

4. That the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father, and that in conversion and sanctification He operates through the truth.

5. That baptism is the immersion in water of a penitent believer, into the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

6. That the death of Christ should be commemorated on the first day of every week in the Lord's Supper.

7. that followers of Christ ought not wear any name other that those found in the New Testament, such as Christian or Disciple.

8. That the church consist of all the regenerate, and that they constitute one flock even as there is but one Shepherd. Denominational-ism is un-Scripture and essentially evil since Christ prayed for the union of his followers that the world might believe.

9. That in the Christian system Christ is central and supreme. Christ is the only Savior of sinners and the only head of the Church, thus we call no man master; not Paul, nor Luther, nor Calvin, nor Wesley, nor Campbell.

10. That the position herein set forth is the only practical basis for the union of all Christians. With a return to apostolic principles and practices, the divisions which are now the shame and weakness of the Church would cease to exist, and the one great barrier to speedy and complete evangelism would be abolished. A united church could carry the Gospel to every kindred, and tribe, and people on the globe. No denominational associations ought to be allowed to stand in the way of its consummation.

An invitation was given in the local newspaper, to all interested persons of like belief, to meet on the following Lord's Day at the City Hall. Frank M. Field was invited to preach. Later he was called to be the first minister of the church. Interest and attendance was such that three services were held on that October 2nd, Sunday. Regular services have continued to the present day.

Worship continued in the City Hall for about four months, then the congregation move to a hall over the Commercial Savings Bank. With the purchase a lot at 211 Green Street, a temporary tabernacle was erected and dedicated on February 6, 1921. After financial difficulties forced the group to abandon this location, they took up residence in the building now know as the Public Library. On November 1, 1927, the congregation moved to the present location at 312 Bedford Street. This building was rented from St. Luke's Lutheran Church until 1042 when it was finally purchased as the permanent church home.

On the first Sunday in February, 1020, the church was regularly constituted and organized with twenty-three charter members. The charter members are listed the same as in the 25th Anniversary report.

The following officers were elected to a first term.

Elders: Brethren Doak, Keyser,and Dignan

Deacons: Brethren Reed, Kerns, and Stubblefield;

Trustees: Brethren Deming, Neuport, and Smith.

Because of the most generous aid given financially and otherwise by the Maryland, Delaware, and District of Columbia Missionary Society, substantial gains were made in many ways. State Secretary H.F. Lutz conducted a six weeks tabernacle meeting in June - July 1921. The state board, in conjunction with the United Christian Missionary Society continued their assistance by paying a large part of the ministers salary.

The church membership in 1923 was 326, of whom 230 were considered active and 37 non-resident. The Sunday School showed an average attendance of 165. In 1921 it had been 75.

The organized activities of the church were the Sunday School, the Adelphian Bible Class, the Ladies League, the the Young Peoples' Circle, the Girls Corps, the work of the deaconesses, Choir Rehearsal, Official Board Meeting, Wednesday Evening Devotional Periods, Church School Workers meetings, and the Woman's Missionary Society.

The Woman's Missionary Society was organized on May 13, 1922. The President was Mrs. H.H. Doak. The first meeting was held on June 19th.

In June 1923, the State Convention was entertained in Cumberland. Sessions were held in the First Baptist Church.

On February 24th, 1924, Frank M. Field closed his work here. His final sermon them was, "The Friendship of Jesus." Until 1934 supply preaching was often provided by the State Missionary Society. Since 1024 the Church has had regular pastoral care.