key moments in the church's history
1833
The first Religious Society of the area was organized and met at the Old Hickory School in Will County. The organization was a joint effort of eastern churches and theologians who were largely of the Congregational, Presbyterian, and Dutch Reformed denominations. Out of this came the Naperville, Downers Grove, and Lisle Congregational Churches.
1866
On July 22 the church at Lisle was dedicated. The first worship service was held in the new church built on Ogden Avenue on property donated by James C. Hatch.
1898
The Lisle Congregational Society was formally organized and a Constitution was adopted June 29.
1907
The name was changed from Society to Church with the adoption of a new constitution on May 18. Public School was held in the church after the Lisle Public School building burned
1917
The church was rededicated after a renovation which included the addition of a basement. The congregation met once at the Lisle school house during construction.
1922
Church reported 43 members
1930
Addition added to the north side of the building
1933
A group of members withdrew and formed the Lisle Bible Church
1940
Lightening struck the steeple and fire damaged the church
1949
The church reported 115 members
1952
Land and buildings at 1008 Ogden purchased for parsonage. The congregation voted to ban raffles, auctions, dancing, drinking, and smoking in the church basement. The basement was a community meeting place for many years.
1955
A group of members withdrew to form the Unitarian Church, now in Naperville
1959
The congregation voted to become a part of the United Church of Christ
1967
The Congregation took a vote to determine if they would sell their property on Ogden Avenue and build a new church on property on Main Street south of Riedy Road which they had purchased in 1965. The initiative failed to get the requisite 2/3 of the votes.
1970
About 30 families left the church following the failure of the relocation vote. Most of them became founding members of Lumen Christi Presbyterian Church on Hobson Road.
1976
New gas furnaces were installed to replace the oil burner. The tower was covered with aluminum siding. The foundation was waterproofed.
1977
The newly remodeled basement Fellowship Hall was dedicated in June. Storm windows were added all around the church.
1978
The entire church exterior was covered with aluminum siding. The well went dry at Christmas time, and a new one was dug.
1987
The upper level of the church was completely rewired. New light fixtures were installed in the sanctuary and the narthex
1988
The site identity sign was replaced with a modern sign. New pews, altar furniture, and a register desk for the narthex were installed.