| 1981 |
The 60th Anniversary of the Elmwood Community Church
was celebrated on April 26th with a 10 a.m. Worship Service and a 1:30
p.m. Celebration Dinner at the Golf Club of Avon.
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| 1982 |
Reverend William A. Jeffry, Jr. resigned as the
Pastor after 11 years of service. Reverend David Emmons became the
Interim Paster until August 1983.
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| 1983 |
Reverend Richard Grobe became the 6th Pastor of
Elmwood Community Church.
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| 1986 |
The Elmwood Community Church celebrated its 65th
Anniversary on April 20th with a 5 p.m. dinner and a 6:30 p.m.
"Sanctuary Presentation". The Endowment Fund was established. An
All-Church Cookbook was printed. Joan Pritchard became the
Organist/Choir Director. Sue Nelson became the Church Secretary. The Elm
Thrift Shop was opened and run by Bea Widger for the sale of used
children's clothing. New pew cushions were installed.
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| 1987 |
Phil Conte, friend and Assistant to the Minister
died. Ceiling fans and a speaker system were installed in the sanctuary.
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| 1988 |
The Board of Missions was created. The Parish Hall
was renamed "Conte Hall" in memory of Phil Conte. New Choir robes were
purchased.
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| 1989 |
The fire alarm system was updated and the church
parking lot enlarged. Elmwood Community Church became a member-church of
Habitat For Humanity.
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| 1990 |
Reverend Richard Grobe was granted a 3 month
sabbatical leave. The church office became computerized. Margaret Soja
became the Church Secretary. New Bibles were donated for the pew and
lectern. Foundation for the Future Fund was created to replenish the
church financial reserves. A new piano for the sanctuary was purchased.
Large-Type hymnals were purchased. A new refrigerator for the downstairs
kitchen was purchased. New Fellowship room furniture was donated.
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| 1991 |
Reverend Richard Grobe ended his ministry with the
Elmwood Community Church.
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| 1992 |
Reverend Barry Stipp became the Interim Minister.
Miriam Lance became the organist and Music Director. Reverend John
Buttrick became the 7th Pastor of Elmwood Community Church. A new
carillon was installed.
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| 1993 |
Reverend John Buttrick was installed. Adult Bible
Study began.
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| 1994 |
Reverend Sue E. Lyon came to our church as a covenant
minister. Some of our By-Laws were revised.
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| 1995 |
Preparations for the 75th Anniversary in 1996.
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| 1996 |
The 75th Anniversary of Elmwood Community Church was
celebrated on March 24th with Dr. James English as keynote speaker.
Jerry Bilak became our organist and choir director. The death of
Reverend Sue E. Lyon is noted with deep regret. She passed away while
serving as Covenant Minister. Reverend John Buttrick resigned.
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| 1997 |
Reverend Bonnie Bardot became the interim minister.
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| 1998 |
Jerry Bilak performed a special concert of classical
organ music. Joanne D'Ambrosio became the Church Secretary.
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| 1999 |
Reverend Nicholas G. Davis, III became the 8th Pastor
of teh Elmwood Community Church. Plans for the Memorial Garden began. |
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