Church History
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The First Presbyterians in America
The Presbyterian Faith Comes to La Grange
Seeking a Firmer Foundation
FPCLG On the Move
Perseverance: The Building of the Educational Wing
A New Gathering Space
A Century of Blessings
“Inviting People Into a Life of Meaning and Purpose in Christ” / And Then the Pandemic…
Forward and Onward
The end of the pandemic brought renewed energy and focus to make FPCLG all that it “should and can be.” Our doors were thrown wide open to provide the spiritual guidance and fellowship to all who enter where “people have an experience they can’t live without.”
On October 23, 2022, we celebrated the Grand Re-Opening of our Heritage Museum. The curation theme for the museum is based on our tagline, “Reaching Up, Reaching Out, Reaching You.”
Caring for our church home has always been a priority, not just to preserve our building, but to create a welcoming place where our congregation and visitors can gather in faith and fellowship.
In recent years, we’ve been blessed to complete several important renovations. In 2022, plans began to remodel Westminster Hall and the adjoining kitchen. Our goals were simple but meaningful: to make the space more inviting, to bring the kitchen up to date, and to take care of some safety concerns. The work was completed in 2023. It’s fun to think back on the history of these spaces—Westminster Hall once served as the overflow room for our Second Sanctuary, while the kitchen was, at different times, the Pastor’s Office and the Church Office. Our current nursery was once the “Ladies’ Parlor.” How wonderful to see how these rooms have grown and changed to meet the needs of our church family through the years.
In 2024, the stone wall outside the Sanctuary main entrance and the adjoining stairs were rebuilt. Due to long-term water infiltration, this wall had begun to fail, and the cement stairs were crumbling.
In 2025, we completed the restoration of our Sanctuary walls and chancel furniture. After 62 years, the oak panel Sanctuary walls had suffered smoke/heater damage and the varnish had worn away in most spots. Our chancel furniture, designed by the renowned architect Ernst Schwidder, was also restored and refinished, including the Communion table which had been damaged over the years from water stains and scratches. The brass dome cover on the baptismal font, which had corroded over time, was cleaned and recoated.
We are deeply grateful for the generosity, prayers and support of our congregation, which made these renovations possible. We look forward to the many ways these refreshed spaces will continue to bless our ministry and bring people together in the years ahead.
Last updated September 2025