1856  
The original Charter was established and signed by 17 individuals. In this year,

the Rock Island Railroad was completed to Iowa City thus bringing

many new residents to the city. 

1866-67  
Plans for a gothic revival structure were purchased from Gurdon P. Randall, a    prominent Chicago architect. 

1868  
The cornerstone for the Congregational Church was laid, and construction began.

The completed building cost $30,000.  

Dec. 9, 1869  
The church at the corner of Clinton and Jefferson Streets was dedicated. 

1891  
A parsonage was built on the east side of the church.  Later the property was sold

to the University of Iowa to build a new biology building. 

1924  
The administration annex was added to the building. 

1940 
The Little Chapel was dedicated and is still open during the day for meditation and  prayer.   

1957  
The Congregational and Evangelical and Reformed Denominations merged to    form the United Church of Christ.  A new Wicks organ was installed in    the sanctuary, and the Christian Education building was added. 

1969  
A Second Century renovation project made changes for a ground floor entry level    and improvements in the social hall, choir loft and chancel. 

1973  
The Church building was accepted into the National Register of Historic Sites. 

1986  
The sanctuary was made handicapped accessible. 

2002  
The sanctuary was renovated. 

2006  
A Sesquicentennial celebration recognized 150 years of service to this community.

The church currently hosts the Chinese School, the Iowa City Foreign

Relations meeting, the Community Pastoral Counseling Service, Mother to

Mother Ministry and shares with other churches the responsibility for the

winter Homeless Overflow Shelter.  Six University buildings are named

after lay members – Seashore, Clapp, Phillips, Gilmore, Currier and Boyd.