Dundee Presbyterian is a church with a wonderful history here in Dundee and Omaha.

We take great pride in our traditions and heritage.

1901: Dundee Presbyterian Church was organized on May 6th, in a white house at 4824 Davenport. It started with 16 charter members.

1902: Services led by Dr. Joesph Lampe and Dr. Daniel Jenkins.

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1915: Membership doubled from 200 to  400.

1917: Troop 42 started meeting at Dundee. (They still meet here even today)

1925: First Vacation Bible School.

1928: Dundee Presbyterian Church moved to 5312 Underwood (our current building).

1941: Education addition complete.

1946: “A Self-sustaining nursery school” began; later called pre-school.

1949: Victory service that celebrated the church paying off the building and becoming debt-free.

1950: Church membership rose to around 2,700 people.

1951: Dundee celebrated their 50 year anniversary and the church also got air conditioning.

Painting of the sanctuary on Christmas Eve by Judith Welk

Painting of the sanctuary on Christmas Eve by Judith Welk

1953: Edward Stimson became the pastor and was at Dundee until 1972.

1956: Dundee began offering 2 services, 9 am and 11 am.

1961: Mariners was formed.

1970: Dundee got a new organ that replaced the original organ from 1928.

1972: Bible Delvers class stared by Pat Berton (They still meet Sunday mornings at 10 am in the Parlor).

1977: Omaha and Southwest Iowa merge into the Missouri Valley Presbytery.

1982: Dr. Wayne Kallstrom became the church organist (He is still here today).

1984: The chapel was renovated.

The WonderPlace preschool and nursery addition

The WonderPlace preschool and nursery addition

1987: Dundee Spirit campaign funds first elevator and sanctuary renovation.

1989: Women’s Association became Presbyterian Women.

1992: Church membership around 1,800 people.

2001: Dundee celebrated its 100 year anniversary and started the Crescendo concert series.

2016: Dundee celebrated its 115 year anniversary.