The Oakdale Christian Church, Rig. W will be celebrating the 140 anniversary of the founding of the church (1885-2025) Sunday, June 1, starting with Sunday school at 10 AM; a special worship service at 11 AM followed by a covered dish meal at the Rig Community Center. Former pastors, church members and the public are invited to attend these services.

The Oakdale Christian Church was organized January 1, 1885. The land was given by Mary Catherine Howdershell. A deed is recorded August 2, 1886 in the Hardy County Court House to the trustees G.G. Simmons, John Rumer, Henry Banner, Abraham Crites, John Lambert, William Newhouse and B.C. Wood.