History of the Bethel Congregation

In 1953 land was donated to the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints for the construction of a Church at the current site. In 1956, a congregation was formed. At first, the congregation met in the basement of one of the members. As the congregation grew, it was decided to rent the old Presbyterian Church at 82nd and Webster Avenue. By November, 1961, the church was able to construct a building on the land donated in 1953, the current site for the church. By 1972, there was a need for a bigger sanctuary which was completed as an addition to the old church in 1973 to form the building as it now stands. More recently in 1995 the church aquired more land behind the previous lot. This is being used to construct a campfire ring which should be completed by the summer of 1996.

In addition to a santuary, the new addition has a gym which which is used regularly for a Monday evening volleyball game. The old sanctuary now forms a meeting hall which is used for various meetings, and parties. We look forward to the completion of the campfire ring which will be used for various activities particularly with the youth.

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