Our Story
From its very beginning on April 18, 1976, Willowbrook has experienced God’s abundant grace. On that Easter Sunday morning, 171 people gathered with Rev. Albert J. Wilson for the first worship service, and 37 people took membership vows that day. Just weeks later, on May 16, 1976, the church was officially constituted. The following year, as the congregation grew to 250 members, they voted to build a church home at our current location.
Those founding members adopted a bold faith statement: “Expect a Miracle.” And they lived it.
Rooted in Christian faith, shaped by close and caring fellowship, and committed to serving both local and global needs, Willowbrook grew into a warm and welcoming congregation. That heritage continues today. Willowbrook remains a strong, Christ-centered church with a heart for mission, offering many ways for people to serve, grow, and make a difference in our neighborhood and around the world.
Golden Banquet Photos Now Available!
We’re so glad you were part of this special celebration! Photos from the Golden Banquet are available to view and download on a separate photo gallery website.
To access the pictures, simply click the link below. You’ll be taken to an external site where all the event photos are organized for easy browsing and sharing. Thanks to photographer Cathy Smitch and her company, I Was Framed, dedicated galleries like this to make it simple to view, download, and enjoy photos from events all in one place.
Please note that you are leaving the Willowbrook website when you click the link. If you have any trouble accessing the photos, feel free to contact Jan Whalen or a member of the 50th Anniversary Committee—we’re happy to help!
Enjoy reliving the memories!
All the videos shown at the Golden Banquet are now available for your to enjoy at your leisure on our YouTube Channel.
Milestones Through the Decades
