History:

Grace United Methodist Church was founded in 1887 on a tradition of Christian fellowship that is older than the Village of Lake Bluff.  The original congregation met in homes until the first building was erected and dedicated in 1891.  In 1899, the current church site at the corner of Scranton and Center Avenues was chosen as the location for the new Methodist Church. The structure served until 1948 when major renovations and additions resulted in the present sanctuary, Northrop Chapel, Fellowship Hall and Fireplace Room. In 1959, an Education Building was also added.  The church and community have remained entwined from the time the Camp Meeting was established as a “non-sectarian summer resort where people could enjoy cultural and religious programs, social affairs and recreation.