| 1951 |
A group of thirteen members from Bay Presbyterian Church start a branch Sunday School that meets each week at the Masonic Temple in Avon Lake. |
| 1954 |
On December 12th the Avon Lake Presbyterian Church is established with 71 charter members led by the Rev. George B. Dutton. |
| 1956 |
Ground is broken in April for a new church building on Electric Boulevard. |
| 1957 |
The new building is dedicated in September. |
| 1958 |
Rev. Dutton retires in the fall. The membership of the church has increased to 220, and church school enrollment stands at 198 children. |
| 1959 |
The Rev. Ray B. Brugler leads the congregation in further ministry and development, with a membership of 357 when he leaves in April, 1964. |
| 1964 |
In November, the Rev. Robert E. Swanson is called to be the pastor of Avon Lake Presbyterian Church. |
| 1967 |
In response to a growing congregation, five classrooms, a church office, a pastor's study, and a new entry area are constructed and dedicated. |
| 1968 |
In September, Reverend Swanson leaves the pulpit at Avon Lake after four years. |
| 1969 |
The Reverend Alfred A. Hart is installed as pastor in April. |
| 1975 |
In September, the Chapel-in-the-Woods, an open-air chapel built by members of the Boy Scouts, is dedicated as a special place of worship for the congregation of Avon Lake Presbyterian Church during the summer months. |
| 1976 |
A long range planning committee is formed to consider the future needs of the church. |
| 1977 |
The sanctuary is remodeled, with the installation of carpeting and new ceiling tiles, stained glass light panels, a carved oak communion table, upholstered pews, and a new organ. |
| 1986 |
Cornerstone Preschool is founded, encouraging children to have a positive attitude about themselves, others and the school environment |
| 1993 |
"Building the Vision," an extraordinary strategic planning campaign, is undertaken. |
| 1994 |
On April 10th Avon Lake Presbyterian Church breaks ground for a new sanctuary. On December 11th the new sanctuary is dedicated and the fortieth anniversary of the church is marked. |
| 1997 |
As a result of the “Miracle Sunday” campaign, the church's debt is retired, and a new organ is purchased, installed and dedicated in the fall. |
| 1998 |
Rev. Al Hart retires in January, and the Reverend James C. Butler is called to be interim minister in the spring.
On December 21st, the Mission Study Task Force presents its report to Session. |
| 2000 |
The Rev. Thomas C. Robinson is called and joins the staff of Avon Lake Presbyterian Church on February 16th. |
| 2001 |
The congregation of Avon Lake Presbyterian Church enthusiastically accepts the recommendation by Session to hire an Associate Pastor with special responsibility for youth ministry. |
| 2003 |
The Rev. K. Nicholas Yoda accepts the call of Avon Lake Presbyterian Church to minister to its young people. |
| 2004 |
The congregation celebrates its 50th anniversary by sponsoring three leadership-training events, inviting people from throughout the Presbytery of the Western Reserve, and hosting a special celebratory luncheon for the congregation. |
