Twenty-three miles west of Chicago there was an area known as Glen Ellyn Countryside (2.5 miles away from nearby Glen Ellyn). In 1956, several members of the community believed it was time to build a community church. By March of 1957, the tiny church had launched under the name "Countryside Community Church". Near the end of March, it was decided to hold services and Sunday School at the new addition of the Queen Bee School. Walter Ashley, one of the original community members trying to establish a church, would rely on help from the Congregational extension board to procure funds and ministers. In June of 1957 the by-laws were drawn up and the name of the church officially became "Faith Congregational Church". Reverend Ken Strokes would be hired as the first minister, moving to Glen Ellyn with his family. On November 2, 1958, the new chapel/parsonage was dedicated (although not completely finished). In 1961 and 1968, Faith Congregational Church saw its location expanded upon with two new buildings. The church continued to function through 1992, when it is believed to have closed down for good. This collection includes council meeting minutes, annual and project reports, by-laws, transfer letters, membership information and printed materials.