1969 

2307 Ocoee Street

On January 19, 1969, Pastor Melvin Jordan led the congregation on a long cross-town motorcade from Fort Street to Ocoee Street.  Mt. Canaan worshipped there for 11 years. Tragedy struck on January 24, 1980 – the church building mysteriously burned to the ground, a total loss. Pastor Jordan made arrangements for the church to temporarily worship in Hardy Junior High School February – May 1980. During this time Pastor Jordan led the church to purchase the 2800 N. Chamberlain Avenue property.