Our History
Fuller Avenue Christian Reformed Church (CRC) was established on July 17, 1925, by 39 families and fifteen single people from Oakdale Park CRC and two families from Sherman Street CRC. The congregation initially held services in the Oakdale Christian School gymnasium. The church purchased property at Fuller Avenue and Noble Street. The cornerstone was laid on July 7, 1926. The first service took place on March 7, 1927.
You can view more about the history of Fuller Avenue by viewing the presentations made to celebrate the 100th anniversary in the gallery below. You can also download factsheets with a timeline of key events during each era of the church's history.
Fuller Ave History Presentations
These presentations were created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fuller Avenue Church in 2025. Double click any video to make it play in full screen.
Fuller Avenue Church History Fact Sheets
These factsheets provide a timeline of key events during each era of the church's history.
Fuller Avenue Church history factsheet 1925-1941
Fuller Avenue Church history factsheet 1942-1962
Fuller Avenue Church history factsheet 1962-1975
Fuller Avenue Church history factsheet 1976-2000
Fuller Avenue Church history factsheet 2000-2025
Korfer Family Memories (handout to accompany video of Memories of Fuller Avenue with Bill Korfker and Marci Phelps)
Anniversary Booklets
Commemorative booklets recording the past and present of the church were produced for the 25th, 50th, and 75th anniversaries. You can read these by clicking on the links below. You can also view the booklet produced for the 1927 Dedication Service.
Fuller_Dedication_Service_1927.pdf