Time Line

1953

	Early - Presbyterian Church considers a new church in north central Phoenix area. Church is named “Orangewood” because of the numerous orange groves in the area.
	Summer – Membership formed by the Reverends Claude Morten and Pat Patterson. Initial services begin in the home of Pat Patterson.
	September – Membership expands and services conducted in the cafeteria of Simis School.

1954

Land Purchased in 7400 Block on N. 10th Street

1955

	May – Groundbreaking celebration held for Orangewood’s own church building located on 10th Street on property originally part of the Wasser orange grove.
	September 18 – Orangewood congregation moves into their own church facility.

1956

1957

Orangewood builds second Education Building north of existing Educational Units.

1958

1959

1960

1961

July - Rev. Sam Lindamood becomes head Pastor.

1962

July - Rev Robert Schmidt joins pastoral staff.

1963

1964

	January 26 – Groundbreaking celebration held for new larger sanctuary to be build on expanded property of original church.
	January - Rev. Lawrence Manross joins pastoral staff.
	October 4 - Completed sanctuary dedicated.

1965

Bob and Joyce Page hired as Choir Director and Organist.

1966

November - Rev. Duane Holloran joins pastoral staff.

1967

1968

September - Rev. Gene Lefebvre joins pastoral staff.

1969

1970

1971

1972

1973

August - Rev. Kenneth Gates becomes head Pastor.

1974

November - Rev. Robert Harner joins pastoral staff.

1975

1976

January - Rev. Jim McCall joins pastoral staff.

1977

January - Rev. Dr. Mark Koehler is assigned as interim pastor by Presbytery.

1978

1979

September - Rev. Dale Bracey takes over as head pastor.

1980

	February - Orangewood Sponsors Tsan Family from Laos.
	August - Rev. Barbara Haddon joins the pastoral staff.

1981

October - Rev Ben Clanton joins pastoral staff to head new youth initiative.

1982

1983

	September - Rev. Bob Stebe joins pastoral staff to continue youth initiative after Ben Clanton's death.
	December 10 - Orangewood celebrates 30th Year Anniversary with "Remember - Rejoice" banquet at Beef Eaters Restaurant.

1984

1985

1986

1987

1988

February - Orangewood launches capital campaign "Forward in Faith for the Future" for new building and campus improvements. Campaign goal is $500,000.

1989

June - Ground breaking ceremony conducted for new multi-purpose building.

1990

	September - After 25 years Bob and Joyce Page retire from Orangewood staff.
	September - New multi-purpose building dedicated. Building named Page Hall in honor of Bob and Joyce Page.
	Fall - Orangewood agrees with JP Preschool to host Creative Bridges Preschool on Orangewood Campus.

1991

January - Rev. Curtis Page assigned as interim pastor replacing Dale Bracey who takes new assignment.

1992

1993

	April - Rev. Brian Paulson becomes new head pastor replacing Rev. Curtis Page interim pastor.
	Self Study Task Force recommends hiring new Associate Pastor to support congregational development and youth ministries.
	Renovation of Fireside Room and Youth Activity Center Completed.

1994

December - The Rev. Cynthia Oller joins the Orangewood pastoral staff as Associate Minister.

1995

1996

	January - The Rev. Cynthia Oller marries, resigns, and returns to Oklahoma.
	July - The Rev. Keith Kerber joins the pastoral staff.

1997

	March - Orangewood kicks off major capital campaign "Reach Up Reach Out and Build" to fund major Sanctuary improvements including a new pipe organ.
	December - Orangewood begins studies to construct columbarium on church campus.

1998

May 1 – Orangewood’s new pipe organ is dedicated to the glory of God.

1999

2000

Fall - Completed columbarium dedicated As "Orangewood Memorial Garden".

2001

2002

	January and February - Stained glass windows added to sanctuary.
	September - The Rev. Keith Kerber resigns to become "soccer dad".
	October – The Rev. Gloria M. Pulido joins the pastoral staff of Orangewood as the new Associate Pastor for Congregational Life.

2003

November - Orangewood celebrates fifty years with the "Grand Event".