DISCOVER Our History
A Visionary Dream
Peace Community Church began, very simply, as an idea and visionary dream in the hearts of several local families to establish a church under the direction and denomination of the Reformed Church in America (RCA). They had a dream to reach the communities of Frankfort, Mokena, and New Lenox with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Other families soon joined in from surrounding communities of Tinley Park, South Holland, Oak Lawn, Evergree Park, and Mount Greenwood.
Our First Worship Service
September 25, 1977
Our first worship service was held at Heritage Hall in downtown Frankfort
Worship Services
Moved to Camp Manitoqua 1978
One year later, Peace had grown to 24 families and moved worship to Camp Manitoqua.
Our New Church Home on LaGrange Road in Frankfort, Illinois
The congregation had grown in size that Peace decided to build a new church home. Peace was blessed to find property along LaGrange Road in Frankfort, Illinois to accommodate the large church with the expanding number of new families.
Peace Community Preschool
Opens in 1991
In 1991, Peace Community Preschool opened their doors and now has over 125 students after the expansion of the classroom wing and gymnasium - click here to visit the preschool website.
Additions to Facility
The two additions to its current facilities were in 1998 and 1999 which included classrooms, family life center, library/resource center and fellowship hall area.
A Church Plant is Birthed! "Missio Dei"
In 2007, our first church plant "Missio Dei" (Mission of God). They currently meet in Mokena, Illinois and Paul Vroom is the Lead Pastor. C
lick here to find out more about Missio Dei.
Our Affiliation
We are a ministry of the Reformed Church in America (RCA). Click on RCA to find out more.
A Place for You and Your Family
At Peace Community Church, we put a high value on providing an environment that welcomes, accepts, supports and cares for others as we live out our faith. We welcome everyone to worship with us on Sunday mornings and to participate in the life of our church.
For those seeking further involvement, membership is available to anyone who: believes Jesus Christ as the only way to eternal life; acknowledges that one’s sins are forgiven by the grace of God, through Jesus Christ; and promises to show joy of new life in Christ through active participation in the life of Peace Community Church. Click here to find out about becoming a member of Peace Community Church.
