Presbyterian Society formed with 10 members, first meeting in a grain warehouse and later in the barroom of the railroad hotel with the whiskey covered up.

First Presbyterian Church of Tolono became the first official church in the Village with 14 members.

Wooden church structure built, which was used by Presbyterians as well as other religious groups.

Old School Presbyterian Church of Tolono formed, as National Church was split by the Civil War. The two congregations used the same church and minister, later merging in 1868. By 1872 had membership of 125 with Sunday School well established.

Home and Foreign Missionary Society formed.

New stone church structure built.

Tolono Presbyterian Women’s Society formed.

Church parsonage bombed, probably by pro-liquor person. The current pastor had fought to keep Tolono “dry”.

80-acre farm purchased from bequest of $10,000 provided by a member’s will.

Westminster Guild for younger women formed.

Basement dug under existing church to add kitchen, rest rooms, dining area and Sunday School space.

Membership had grown to 175 and a new parsonage and garage were built.

Women’s groups merged to form United Presbyterian Women.

Mariners organized for young married couples, which was active statewide and nationally.

Christian Education building dedicated providing 12,000 square feet of space for over 300 members, including offices, meeting rooms, classrooms, kitchen and fellowship hall.

Air conditioning added to sanctuary.

LOGOS inter-generational program began and first computer purchased.

Hand-In-Hand Daycare opened in Christian Education building.

First youth attended Camp Carew.

First group attended Synod School.

First youth summer mission trip to Kansas City.

Lift installed in the CE building.

Red Cross designated CE building as emergency shelter.

LOGOS became Wednesday Youth Night (WYN)

PTYG youth group launched to serve high school students in Unit 7.

Church sanctuary renovation.

150th year celebration.

CE building roof repaired.

Faith partnership formed with Philo

Presbyterian Church.

First joint adult mission trip with Philo Presbyterian to Nicaragua.

New roof for the church.

Worldwide pandemic cancelled in-person gatherings for two months. Virtual and outdoor worship were held alternatively until inside worship resumed with masks and social distancing required.