History
Downey Avenue Christian Church (DACC) was established in 1875 as The First Christian Church in Irvington. The first recorded religious service was on September 19, 1875 held on the Butler College campus then located in Irvington. The actual organization of the church took place on December 5, 1875 with eighty-seven charter members. Preaching, prayer, evangelism and mission were the four cornerstones upon which this church was founded. Recognizing the need for a permanent house of worship, the official board passed a resolution in 1881 to accomplish this goal.