The local Baptist Church First mentioned when Grandpa is going to ring the church's bells on Christmas Eve 1933 The Homecoming Pre-2 The church that John Boy, Earl Hamner Jr., actually attended was Schuyler Baptist Church, located on Rockfish River Road in Schuyler, Virginia. The church was established in 1907 and is stil in operation. The pastor is Jon McCranie. The church website can be reached at www.myschuyler.com.