A Brief History of "Church in the Wildwood"


 

1871
  • Cornerstone Laid
1874
  • "Church in the Wildwood" Dedicated
    Governor of Michigan Attended
    Summer Services Held in Following Years
1931
  • Orchard Lake Chapel Association Formed
1936
  • Sunday School Program begun at West Acres Clubhouse
1939
  • Orchard Lake Community Church Organized
1943
  • Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian
1944
  • Basement added under the original Chapel
1954
  • Sunday School Basement added to Chapel Basement
1955
  • Chapel remodeled - Facing turned from South to North
    New South Entrance
1959
  • Education Building dedicated. Chapel enlarged. Balcony added.
1976
  • New Sanctuary Dedicated - Chapel becomes Heritage Hall
1999
  • 125th Anniversary Celebration addresses and resolves for the future exterior lead paint abatement issues.
2006
  • Michigan Week Evensong marks 135th Groundbreaking Anniversary
  • Building To Share Campaign raises 1.6 million for Faith Enrichment Center addition to facilities
2007
  • Ground Breaking for Gus Pappas designed Faith Enrichment Center
2008
  • Dedication and occupation by the members of the new facilities
2009
  • Refreshed! Encircled by Hope Campaign II raises over $700,000 for debt retirement program