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Celebrating Our Rich History
The congregation of FUMC Palatine has deep roots in
the community. The church opened its doors in 1857, just
two years after the Village of Palatine was laid out by
surveyor Joel Wood. We celebrated our 150th anniversary
in 2007. The sesquicentennial year also marked the
opening of the Wesley Center, a new multipurpose
facility built to replace the Old North Church.
The year-long commemoration ended in November with the
Great Reunion Weekend, three days of remembrance and
celebration of the life of our church. The congregation
came together to stage “A Church For The Ages,” a
musical play tracing the lineage of the church from 1840
to the present day. Everything was done in-house, from
scriptwriting to costuming to set construction. The
church presented a wonderful show, a fitting tribute to
the generations that have faithfully served so many
people in the surrounding area.
The next night we held a dinner honoring the pastoral
leadership, the men and women who have shepherded God’s
flock in Palatine over the years. Ten former ministers
were brought back to the place they once called home to
reflect upon their time here. The weekend closed with
the past, present and future coming together for a
special worship service in the new Wesley Center. It was
a great way to celebrate the church’s history while also
marking the beginning of a new and exciting journey
ahead.
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