A congregation with deep roots
For more than sixty years Cornerstone has met on the same corner, worshiping the same God and loving the same town.
Our story
Cornerstone began in 1962 when eleven families met in a rented grange hall in Maple Grove. They pooled their savings, bought a corner lot on Elm Street and built the first sanctuary with their own hands.
The brick sanctuary we worship in today was dedicated in 1974. Its stained glass came from a closed church in Dayton, and the pews carry the names of the families who raised them.
We are still a small-town church at heart. We bury our dead, baptize our babies and bring soup when someone is sick. If you are new, we would be glad to learn your name.
What we hold dear
Scripture first
We read the Bible aloud every Sunday and teach it plainly.
Reverent worship
Hymns, prayer and silence give our hearts room to praise.
Open doors
Every person is welcome, whatever their story.
Faithful service
We serve quietly and consistently, week after week.
How we got here
A few moments that shaped who we are today.
Eleven families gather
A grange hall, a borrowed piano and the first Sunday service.
The sanctuary is dedicated
Our brick home on Elm Street opens its doors.
Fellowship hall added
Room for suppers, weddings and the annual chili cook-off.
Bell tower restored
The original bell rings again every Sunday morning.
Pastors and staff
Senior PastorRev. Thomas Whitaker
Thomas has preached at Cornerstone for 19 years and still visits every hospital room himself.
Associate PastorRev. Elaine Brooks
Elaine leads pastoral care and teaches the Wednesday Bible study.
Director of MusicDaniel Foster
Daniel directs the choir and plays the 1974 pipe organ.
Children's DirectorMargaret Lowe
Margaret runs Sunday school and keeps a drawer full of stickers.
What we believe
- One God in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
- The Bible is God's Word and our guide for faith and life.
- Jesus Christ lived, died and rose again for our salvation.
- Baptism and the Lord's Supper are gifts to the church.
- God calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves.
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We would love to see you this Sunday. Here is everything you need to know before you walk in.