The Harrisburg neighborhood of Augusta, Georgia is located near the Augusta Canal on Greene Street. It was a once thriving mill village that is now a neighborhood in transition after the last mill closed in the early 2000s. Christ Church was founded in 1882. it was established to serve the mill workers, who were were poorly paid and unable to afford to travel to other Episcopal churches in Augusta.

Edward W. Platt, a local property owner, donated land for the church. The church building was relocated to the area when the Church of the Good Shepherd outgrew its building. In 1883, the Carpenter Gothic church was rolled down the hill from Summerville to Harrisburg, where it still stands today.

The church grew over the years and became a key resource to the Harrisburg families. Under the leadership of Deaconness Ruth Byllesby, the church became a Neighborhood House to support mill families. Deaconness Byllesby ministered for the church from 1927 to 1943. Her good work in serving the families and children of the area helped keep people fed and clothed, even during the Depression. Because of her good work, the Diocese of Georgia declared her a diocesan saint.

Christ Church attained parish status in 1951. While the Episcopal congregation has disbanded, the mission of supporting Harrisburg residents continues today. You can read more about the church and its continued services here.