First informal services held
Church is incorporated as Kirkwood Evangelical & Reformed Church
FIRST PASTOR: Rev. John Schroeder
Land bought to build sanctuary (Dougherty Ferry and Lindemann Rd)
Becomes Kirkwood United Church of Christ with merger of Evangelical and Reformed and Congregational Christian denominations
Educational wing built
Parsonage built
Shared preaching duties, choirs, local mission efforts, and youth programs with Faith Presbyterian Church.
New office space & classrooms added
Donated space during the week to eleven community and recovery groups.
Became an Open & Affirming Congregation
Pastor Betsy called to ministry at KUCC
House east of church bought as new parsonage
Old parsonage sold
Became Immigrant Welcoming Congregation
Major renovation of church buildings occurred