Our History

1880
Pioneers who desired church services met at a log schoolhouse near Woodland Park (then called Manitou Town site).


1890
The old building at Park and Henrietta stands on a lot given to the Free Methodist Church of Woodland Park by Mrs. Henrietta Steffa (Henrietta Avenue is named for her.)

1921
During WWI, the church had fallen into disuse. After the war, a Ladies' Aid Society formed for the purpose of founding an evangelical, nondenominational church in Woodland Park. Mr. Peter Loy donated $250 for the purchase of the dilapidated Free Methodist building and repairs were made.


1924
Mrs. Cora Patterson financed the addition of a Sunday School room on the west side of the building. The youth of the church raised money to purchase the bell (which we still ring on Sunday mornings).


1927
Everett Dillon was called as the first full-time pastor. His marriage while pastor was the first wedding in the church.


1948
The church was incorporated as Woodland Park Community Church and the first constitution was adopted.


1985
The house at Henrietta and Center was purchased as a meeting place for the youth. The church's first youth pastor was hired.


1993
The old building and property was traded for a 5.4 acre site at 800 Valley View Drive. First capital campaign: Breaking Ground / Building Lives.


1995
Dedication of the new building. WPCC's new facility.

1996
Our 75th anniversary! Capital stewardship campaign, "Bridge to the Future," launched to reduce bank debt and provide improvements to our facility.


1997
VISION 2002 adopted; Associate Pastor of Family Ministry added to pastoral staff. Vision statement adopted. (Vision 2002) Goal of becoming an outreaching church is set.


2000
Christian Life and Service Seminars (C.L.A.S.S.) begun to better assimilate and equip all involved.


2002
In the spring, the church was given a modular building to use for a youth facility. That summer it was moved west of our present building and renovated for the youth ministry. In the winter of 2003, our youth had a place they could call their own.

2004
In the winter of 2004, our children's ministry expanded beyond what our present facility could handle. We had already run out of any additional office space so no new staff could be added. To solve both issues, we purchased the 8,000 square foot building adjacent to our current property. After the office building was renovated, we moved the church office in the summer of 2004. This freed up needed space for children's ministry expansion.