The little red church in the pines is one of the most charming rural churches in Georgia. Organized in 1844, it is believed to be the third structure on the site, though some sources suggest it may be only the second. The present building likely dates to the mid-1890s. Reverend Irvin Roberts Booth (1822–1896), who moved to Clinch County from South Carolina in 1840, organized the first church and served as pastor for 50 years. He is said to have taught Sunday School the Sunday before his death at age 84.

The History of the South Georgia Conference (1982) captured Antioch’s appeal perfectly: “In Clinch County near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp among tall pines, is a small one-room, high-arched-roof building, painted red with white trim. There is no electricity or modern comforts and there is silence all about. This is Antioch.” Its beauty lies in its proportions, the red-and-white paint, the cedar shake roof, and even its hand-formed clay chimney with its uneven coloring. Unlike most rural churches with four to six side windows, Antioch has only two, adding to its unique character.

Set among tall Georgia pines, the church invites visitors to step inside. The interior is simple yet stunning, a testament to the small but devoted congregation that has cared for it through the years. With no modern alterations, it remains a pristine example of rural church architecture and historical stewardship.

Antioch closed for a time in the first half of the 20th century but reopened in 1944 or 1945. Today, with only four regular members, it still holds services on the second and fourth Sundays at 9 a.m., led by Pastor Lori Howell, who also works with the Waycross Regional Library. She welcomes all visitors to experience the peace, history, and beauty of this little red church in the pines. Antioch is more than a building. It is a living reminder of Georgia’s rural past, preserved with love and care for future generations.