Our History
Orchard Lake Community Church, Presbyterian started in the1860's with the hopes and dreams of Caroline and Colin Campbell, Detroiters who summered on nearby Apple Island and sought to share their faith with the increasing number of people coming to the lakes area each season. Out of the prayers of the Campbell family and others - and a lot of hard work (including selling grapes to help pay for construction), Orchard Lake Church was founded as a summer chapel in 1871. The original building, what is referred to today as "Heritage Hall", was dedicated on July 18, 1874. We were chartered as a Presbyterian denominational congregation in October 1943.
Where We've Been...
Who We Are...
Today, OLCCP is a multi-generational community of believers drawn from the lakes area and beyond. We are centered on Jesus Christ, seeking to follow Christ’s call in all areas of life. We are a worshiping community, a learning community, a serving community, a caring community. We walk through life together, joyfully celebrating in good times, lifting one another up in challenging times. Always relying on God's grace and promise of salvation. We are called to use our lives to demonstrate Christ's love through our actions, our words, our relationships.
Where We're Headed...
is known to God and being discovered by us as we continue to worship, learn, fellowship, and serve together. We strive to honor Jesus Christ in all we do, work for reconciliation, peace, and justice in families and communities and schools and all facets of life in this world God has created and entrusted to us. We welcome anyone who wants to seek Jesus Christ and serve others in his name! Today, more than 150 years after our first cornerstone was laid, OLCCP is still a congregation striving to connect lakes-area seekers to Christ's faith community.
Learn more about the history of Orchard Lake Church through the display in our original chapel, now called Heritage Hall. Historic photos recount more than 150 years of worship on the banks of Orchard Lake.
Expanded captions for each photograph can be accessed here.
Read The Story of Orchard Lake Church by clicking here.
