Swedish immigrants were the first settlers in this area on Decker Creek, and they attended church in Austin from 1867 to the 1870s. Beginning in 1871, the Rev. C.C. Charnquist of Austin preached in homes. With the advent of more settlers, a church was erected and dedicated at Pentecost in 1879. In 1882, a public school was opened. In 1884, the church was enlarged and a parsonage was built. During the pastorate of the Rev. C.O. Freeman in 1901-02, the present sanctuary was erected. The large modern wing was added in 1967.