1893
HOUSTON
The following resolution was adopted, viz:
WHEREAS, The Synod of Texas is without any mission point directly under its care, and
WHEREAS, Rev. J. M. Halsell, D.D, has declared his intention of locating in the city of Houston with a view of organizing a Cumberland Presbyterian church in the city; therefore,
Resolved, That Texas Synod constitute Houston a mission point under its care and recommend it especially to the Missionary Association in the matter of co-operation with Rev. J. M. Halsell in his work.
[Source: Minutes of Synod of Texas of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, September 14-18, 1893, page 19]

1894
Organized April 1, 1894. Originally met in Dowdel Schoolhouse and the YMCA building downtown.

1895
Name of the Congregation: Houston
Clerk of the Session and Post-Office: G. W. Wallace, Houston, Texas
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Pastor: J. M. Halsell, D.D.
Additions: 26
Total Membership: 50
Value of Church Property: none listed
No. Sundays P'ch'g Per Mo.: 4
Sunday-school Members (Teachers and Scholars).: 30
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1895, pages 302-303]

1896
The congregation built its first one-room church on the corner of Fannin and Pease in 1896.
Name of Congregation: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Clerk of the Session and Post-Office: R. W. Kittrele, Houston, Texas
Pastor: J. M. Halsell
No. Communicants: 64
No. in Sabbath School: 35
No. Sab. Pr'ch'g: 4
Salary of Pastor or Supply: 300
Value of Church Property: none listed
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1896, page 268]

1897
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Clerk of the Session and Post-Office: R. W. Kittrele, Houston, Texas
Minister: Halsell, J. M.
No. Additions: 10
No. Communicants: 65
No. in Sabbath School: 40
No. Sab. Pr'ch'g: 4
Value of Church Property: 850
Paid to Pastor or Supply: 400

Dedications During 1897
Place: Houston
Name of Church: Houston
Presbytery: San Jacinto
Cost: 850
Present Debt: none listed
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1897, pages 142 & 231]

1898
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Clerk of the Session and Post-Office: none listed
Minister: none listed
No. Communicants: 65
Value of Church Property: 5000
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1898, page 252]

1899
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
No Report
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1899, page 145a]

1900
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
No Report
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1900, page 163a]

1901
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Clerk of the Session and Post-Office: A. W. Kerr, Houston, Tex.
Minister In Charge: J. M. Halsell
Total Number of Additions: 12
No. of Resident Member: 50
No of Non-Resident Members: 11
Total No. of Members: 61
Total No in Sunday School: 30
Total Value of Church Property: 4500
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1901, page 190a]

1902
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: A. W. Kerr, Houston, Tex.
Minister In Charge: J. M. Halsell
Total Number of Additions: 13
No. of Resident Member: 60
Total No. of Members: 60
Total No in Sunday School: 35
Total Value of Church Property: 6000
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1902, page 179a]

1903
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: A. W. Kerr, Houston, Tex.
Minister In Charge: A. B. Buchanan
Total Number of Additions: 34
No. of Resident Member: 55
No of Non-Resident Members: 15
Total No. of Members: 70
Total No in Sunday School: 61
Total Value of Church Property: $6500
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1903, page 164a]

1904
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: A. W. Kerr, Houston, Tex.
Minister In Charge: A. B. Buchanan
Total Number of Additions by Examination: 14
No. of Additions by Letter: 40
Total Number of Additions: 54
No. of Resident Member: 102
No of Non-Resident Members: 20
Total Number of Members: 122
Total No. in Sunday School: 92
Total Value of Church Property: $9000
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1904, page 144a]

1905
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: A. W. Kerr, Houston, Tex.
Minister In Charge: A. B. Buchanan
No. of Additions by Examination: 7
No. of Additions by Letter: 19
Total Number of Additions: 26
No. of Resident Member: 113
No. of Non-Resident Members: 20
Total Number of Members: 133
Total No. in Sunday School: 125
Total Value of Church Property: $10000
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1905, page 120a]

1906
Name of Church: Houston
San Jacinto Presbytery - Synod of Texas
Clerk of the Session and Post Office: A. W. Kerr, Houston, Tex.
Minister In Charge: A. B. Buchanan
No. of Additions by Examination: 1
No. of Additions by Letter: 16
Total Number of Additions: 17
No. of Resident Member: 105
No. of Non-Resident Members: 30
Total Number of Members: 135
Total No. in Sunday School: 250
Total Value of Church Property: $20000
[Source: Minutes of the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1906, page 111a]

Became Presbyterian Church U.S.A. in 1907
Name changed to Central Presbyterian Church in 1911.
In 1927 moved to 5213 Montrose Boulevard at Berthea Street.
In 1962 moved to Richmond Avenue at Cummins.
In 2010 united with St. Philip Presbyterian Church (4807 San Felipe)