Since 1911
115 years at the Star
Eastern Star Baptist Church stands as a beacon of faith in Louisville: a place of prayer, peace and joy to all who join us.
Faithful living
Who we are
Our church was established in 1911 and has stood as a prominent part of the community since that time. It is our motto that “If we strive together, we will arrive together!”
Our community is richly diverse, with people of different ages and backgrounds coming together to worship and serve together. We welcome all individuals seeking God’s love, and our doors are open to every soul seeking to welcome Jesus into their heart.
In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians it was written that God’s plan was to bring all of creation together, everything in heaven and on earth, with Christ as the head. So if at any time we can be of service to you and your family, feel free to reach out to us.
Our story
Pressing toward the mark
1911
A church is planted
Eastern Star was established in 1911 and has stood as a prominent part of this community ever since.
Every Sunday
On the radio
Every Sunday morning at 8, Eastern Star goes out over the air across Louisville on The New Praize 104.7 FM and WLOU 1350 AM.
The Star
A newsletter of our own
The Star newsletter keeps the church family up to date with Sunday School lessons, birthdays, outreach dates and Bible trivia. Sis. Vanessa Hill is its editor.
The Family Life Center
A house big enough for everyone
The Dr. Alex J. Moses Sr. Family Life Center on 24th Street holds up to 465 people. It is our fellowship hall: today we worship there, and the hall is opened to the community for weddings, repasts, banquets and conferences.
2026
115 years: I Press Toward the Mark
On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the church celebrated its 115th anniversary under the theme “I Press Toward the Mark!” (Philippians 3:14), with guest Rev. Octavious Cox, pastor of Greater Good Hope Baptist Church.
“I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”Philippians 3:14 · Our 115th anniversary theme
Our pastor
Rev. Marcus S. Moses
Eastern Star is under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Marcus S. Moses, whose vision is for the church to continue to be of service, not only in our community but throughout the city of Louisville. Pastor Marcus leads Bible study every Wednesday night at 6.
“We must remember that to live like God means that we live differently & we should be proud to speak of his goodness. So we must spread our wings and soar as God would want us to, wanting the best because eagle's don't hang with chickens!”
Rev. Marcus S. Moses, Pastor
Faith at work
Committed to spreading God’s message
Through the dedication of our pastoral leadership, faithful members and volunteers, we are committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ.
