The congregation that's now known as Elizabeth Presbyterian
Church has been together for decades. Until 2001, the church was
known as St. Mark Presbyterian, part of a three-church family
that also included churches in Kiowa and Elbert. The three
churches shared a pastor and administrative staff person, and
operated their programs jointly.
In September of 2001, the Elizabeth church struck out on its
own, with its own pastor, administrative staff and programs.
There was just one worship service then, traditional in style.
Average attendance in those first few months was about 122. In
2002, EPC added a youth director/worship leader to the staff and
initiated a second worship service, this one contemporary in
style.
Over the next several years, EPC experienced a surge of growth
that led to the offering of a third Sunday-morning worship
service. In September of 2004, in response to growth, and out of
desire to bring a truly impactful ministry of service to the
Elizabeth community, the congregation of EPC authorized its
leadership to begin the process of planning for the expansion of
church facilities.
With the help of grants from the Presbytery of Denver, two
residential properties were purchased across the street to the
north of the sanctuary. These properties will provide all the
necessary parking space required for a new sanctuary that will
seat approximately 300 people, and provide expanded Christian Ed
space on the floor below. The new building will be constructed
on the property presently occupied by the manse and courtyard.
In Phase II, plans call for the present sanctuary to be rebuilt
to provide a long-needed fellowship hall, which would also
function as a mission center for our youth and seniors
ministries, food bank and other mission activities.
Originally, plans called for completion of at least Phase I by
late 2010. However, that timetable has been relaxed due to the
departure of our previous pastor and the necessity of focusing
on the pastor search process. As EPC makes its way through this
transitional time, the congregation continues to carry out and
even expand its mission in the Elizabeth community. And it
continues to be the warm, welcoming group it has always been.
These are exciting times at Elizabeth Presbyterian Church. With
the choosing of a new pastor, we have the opportunity to
revitalize our ministry and reach out to the community with new
hope and excitement. The Lord has planted EPC in the middle of a
rapidly growing mission field, where many do not know the Lord,
and many are hurting. And He is building His church to minister
to their needs in the name of Jesus Christ.
Our History