The history of Sandy Run Lutheran Church dates to when settlers came to South Carolina from Europe, due to the persecution of Protestants and to have religious freedom.  In 1737, German and Swiss settlers began to occupy our Sandy Run section, then known as a part of Saxa-Gotha.  In 1740, a petition was sent to Zurich, Switzerland to their home church for Bibles, prayer books and song books.

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The year 1765 has been considered as the beginning of our Church, but in recent years additional data has been found that confirms the fact that a Church began to function much earlier.  Methodists and Baptists worshipped here also.

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The original Church was built near the Congaree River, but malaria and high waters forced these settlers to higher ground.  A church was erected 1823-1824 on "Old Stage Coach Road," now known as "Old State Road."  The Church was located where the cemetery is today.  It was built with a balcony in which slaves sat.

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During the "War Between The States" the ladies of Sandy Run would meet in this Church and sew for our soldiers.  In 1899, this building was remodeled and the balcony removed.  It was used until October 21, 1917, at which time, it was destroyed by fire during the service.  The pastor, Rev. R. E. Livingston, picked up the Bible and Service Books and calmly followed the congregation out.

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The congregation, at once, began work on the present Church, which was completed and dedicated on June 30, 1919.  At the time, the new Church was built, it was only the Sanctuary.  Later, Sunday School rooms were added.  A new Educational Building was added and dedicated in 1970.  New bathrooms and storage rooms are the latest additions that have been made to the Church.

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