FirstCommunity BaptistChurch

About 1945, before there were any churches in Desert Hot Springs, a small group of Christians were meeting for worship in the community building under the leadership of a retired Methodist minister.  When it became apparent that we would develop into a Methodist Church, several Baptist people, who desired to have a Baptist Church in Desert Hot Springs, met at the Les Morgan’s home for prayer and discussion on what to do. 
It was decided that Dick and Ellen Brown would contact their Pastor, Dr. Walter Pegg at Huntington Park and Les and Ferne Morgan would contact their Pastor in Yucaipa, Rev. Anderson.  And at the same time, Francis McGhee contacted the First Baptist Church in Banning.
These ministers then contacted the Southern Baptist Convention (now ABC/PSW).  The denomination sent a representative to meet with us in Desert Hot Springs.  As a result, they agreed to sponsor us as a Mission Church.

  https://www.fcbc-dhs.org/history