History of Martin Luther Chapel
Jul. 31, 1932 – First service held on second floor of 732 Haddon Avenue, Collingswood.
Jan. 06, 1935 – Congregation officially affiliated with The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.
Dec. 15, 1935 – Dedication of first church at Roosevelt and Terrace Avenues, Pennsauken.
Dec. 14, 1947 – Dedication of church addition.
Sep. 10, 1950 – Grades 1 and 2 of Christian Day School operated in church basement.
Sep. 28, 1952 – Three-fold Kingdom Expansion Program begins with school dedication.
Oct. 23, 1955 – Dedication of parish hall, offices and library.
Jun. 02, 1957 – MLCS graduates its first class.
Oct. 11, 1959 – Dedication of new church completes Kingdom Expansion Program.
Apr. 05, 1964 – Dedication of new Schlicker pipe organ.
Sep. 06, 1978 – Pre-school program begins.
Dec. 21, 1979 – Church building severely damaged by fire.
Sep. 21, 1980 – Church rededicated after fire restoration.
Oct. 24, 2004- Dedication of Fellowship and Education additions. Completed:
Building on Faith – the building project behind the new look to Martin Luther Chapel and Christian School. Click on this link to learn about the history, the finances, and the people associated with this huge venture. It also has links to a photo gallery of the building process.