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History of the Elmwood Community Church - Continued
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2000 A Capital Campaign raised over $75,000. Pillars and roof were restored.
 
2001 Ed Hansen retired as Church Sexton after 14 years of service. Elijah Moore became the Church Sexton.
 
2003 The Thrift Shop began in the basement. The Prayer Team Ministry was formed. The Susan E. Lyon Room was dedicated as a room for Christian Education.
 
2004 Reverends Mary Angela and Nicholas Davis celebratated the 25th Anniversary of their ordinations. The Memorial Garden Service of Dedication was held. A Partnership with the Doon Jeon Presbyterian Church of the Republic of Korea began. The ECC Nursery School closed after 47 years; Sheryll Elwood was the final director. The first ECC Web Page was uploaded.
 
2005 Reverend Nicholas Davis went on sabbatical. Reverend Michael McFarlane served as Interim Pastor during that time. The Prayer Team started a Good Friday Service. The Amistad UCC Church began sharing  sanctuary with our church. We combined services for Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday and Easter Sunrise. The Prayer Shawl Ministry began.
 
2006 An annual Blessing of the Animals Service was started. The 85th Anniversary of the Elmwood Community Church was celebrated on September 17th. A steak and lobster dinner was held in Conte Hall following the service. A Silver Tea was held the day before, the tea set was donated by the Women's Federation in October of 1955 in conjunction with the 25th anniversary. A special concert by the Alfred E. White Chorale was held on September 24th. In October, 4 members of our sister church, theDoon Jeon Presbyterian Church in Korea, visited.
 
2007 Reverend Nicholas G. Davis, III resigned as Pastor. Reverend Robert G. Woodward became Interim Pastor.

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