The Evangelical Free Church of Erskine began south of town in the rural district of Ewing in the mid 1920’s. Early settlers to the area met in homes for Bible study and prayer. Once a schoolhouse was built, the meetings moved to the schoolhouse. In the fall of 1953, the congregation purchased the old Royal Bank building in the village of Erskine, 15 km north of Ewing School. The first meetings were held November 15th, 1953, with both morning and evening services. 

The Evangelical Free Church of Erskine began south of town in the rural district of Ewing in the mid 1920’s. Early settlers to the area met in homes for Bible study and prayer. Once a schoolhouse was built, the meetings moved to the schoolhouse. In the fall of 1953, the congregation purchased the old Royal Bank building in the village of Erskine, 15 km north of Ewing School. The first meetings were held November 15th, 1953, with both morning and evening services. 

Some changes were made to the old Royal Bank building to make it more suitable for meetings and a space upstairs was made into the parsonage. Over the course of time, an addition was built to accommodate a cloak room and an upstairs Sunday School room. Renovations were done to better utilize the basement area for children and youth activities. This building was dismantled in 1984 to make room for our current facility.

The existing building was constructed in phases as funds were raised. A “Sod-turning Ceremony” for Phase 1 took place Oct. 11, 1981 signifying the congregation’s commitment to build larger and more suitable facilities with construction starting soon after. August 21,1983 was the date of the first service held in the new church building. Phase 2 of construction, the present kitchen area, began in late 1988 with completion in 1989. Phase 3 of construction, the Fellowship Hall, began in 1992 as funds were available. In 1996, improvements were made to the Church property – sound room added, sidewalks poured, and parking lot improved. In 1997, three classrooms were partitioned off in Phase 3, greatly enhancing the Sunday School program. Fall of 2016 marked the beginning of construction for the Sanctuary expansion. This expansion moved the east wall of the sanctuary to the boundary of the property lines. Besides additional seating for 80 people, a baptismal tank was installed under the stage area.

From its’ earliest beginnings, the EFCE has had a solid core group of Bible-believing individuals and families. Through the years, others have come into the fellowship, put down roots, adding to the diversity of giftings and personality of the church. Strong servant-leadership has played a major role in the continuity of the ministry.