Our History

The Congregational Church of St. Charles, Illinois, was established in 1837, just three years after the first settlers arrived along the Fox River and one year after Kane County was officially organized. The fledgling congregation initially met in a small log cabin with nine charter members, located by the Fox River at what is now Mount Saint Mary’s Park.

Later that year, the church received a gift of land at 214 Walnut Street in downtown St. Charles, where construction began on a permanent church building. By 1866, at the close of the American Civil War, the congregation had grown to 135 members. In 1957, when Congregational Churches and Evangelical Reform Churches merged, the United Church of Christ was formed.

In July of 1995, the congregation received another gift of land, this time in the Fox Mill subdivision west of St. Charles. Three years later, in the summer of 1998, the church moved into its current home. The new building was dedicated on November 8, 1998, marking exactly 150 years since the dedication of the first church building on Walnut Street.

Today, we blend tradition with relevance, offering a welcoming space for all—no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey. Embracing our rich history, we continue to live out our faith through acts of justice, service, and love, seeking to make a difference in the world and love our neighbors as ourselves.