Started in 1953 in the Orchard Place neighborhood, families met in each others' homes until a congregation known as Des Plaines Community Church was formed.
Through the years, the group gathered for worship, praise and study in many different locations. Among them, the Orchard Place School gymnasium as well as the old Masonic Temple building in uptown Des Plaines. The men of the church built a manse on Lunt St. for the pastor and family to live in and their home was the site of many Sunday school classes and worship hours. Finally in the 1960's, ground was broken on the land at the corner of Howard and Maple where the building currently stands and the Presbyterian congregation seeks fellowship and spiritual growth. An addition has been built to provide more classroom area.
Sunday services are currently held at 10 a.m. On Saturdays a Seventh Day Adventist group rents space to hold their worship and classes. On Sunday late afternoon, a Pak-Hind congregation rents the sanctuary. During the weekdays, the Northwest Suburban Day Care operates using the educational wing, kitchen and restroom facilities.
The size of the congregation has waxed and waned over the years. Today's worshippers are working on revitalization, while welcoming all to participate in established activities such as Pinochle Club, Choir, Book Discussion, Women's Circle. The church will sponsor some outdoor Saturday lawn concerts in 2010. The TEAMs that serve the people and the Lord are always open to new ideas and members. Holding an Elder or Deacon position requires membership in this Presbyterian church's congregation.
So come and see what God has done AND is doing! Consider becoming a part of our new start.