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HISTORY
The Federated Church of Green Lake resulted from the coming together of three Protestant congregations already meeting in the area: the Congregational Church (which met on the site of the present church), the Methodist Church (whose building is now Louise’s La Boutique at 467 Hill Street, minus the steeple), and the American Baptist Church (which worshipped in the Chapel Car Grace on the grounds of the American Baptist Assembly, now known as Green Lake Conference Center).
The unification service was conducted October 3, 1948, on the Village Square with each congregation marching from a different direction to a single focal point. Morning worship was held in the Congregational building, a noon dinner was served at the Abbey on the American Baptist Assembly grounds, and an evening vesper service was held at the Methodist building.
A high point in the history of The Federated Church was the dedication of the new building in June, 1969. The building was erected on the site of the old Congregational Church and additional land received through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Loy H. Burling. A generous bequest from Mrs. Sara Lueck Koktavy during the time of construction gave impetus for a more complete educational unit, with part of the legacy also designated by the donor as a permanent endowment from which only the interest could be used for future maintenance of this church.
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Baptist Chapel Car Grace
Congregational Church
Methodist Church
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BELL TOWER
The bell tower of The Federated Church is constructed of poured concrete, with three arms. Each arm bears one of the bells from the buildings of the federating churches. The tower is so designed that it appears as a cross no matter what the point of view. At the beginning of each service, the three bells are rung in unison to symbolize the coming together of the three churches. This is followed by the tolling of one bell symbolizing the federation.
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