This plaque erected by the Shaker Historical Society on September 13,1987, marks the church as a historical site. It cannot tell the whole story. The history of Plymouth Church lies in the archives, in the memories of long time members, and is reflected in the life of the church today as members worship, learn, and serve the church, the community, and the world.

The first Sunday service in September of 1916 was held in a small chapel that has been hauled from Lakewood (Ohio) where it had been used by the Lakewood Congregational Church. This chapel was used for only a short time. On September 27, 1916 church services were held in the High School auditorium, the building we now know as Woodbury Elementary School. The small chapel, some years later, was moved to East 214 and Euclid (Ave. in Cleveland) where it was used by the Euclid Congregational Church until 1951. It was then sold to the Assembly of God.

During World War I the church's land was used by neighbors as a vegetable garden.

The 142 members of the church were advised costs for such a church would be $150,000 The cornerstone was laid on June 27, 1920. On February 11, 1923 the sanctuary was used for the first time. On that day 103 non-members joined. The organ was dedicated on March 18, 1923. Seven hundred fifty persons were preset for this service. The final cost of the church building and equipment was $314,317.47

The sanctuary as it appeared in 1923. Note the stair and altar railings and the choir loft in the chancel. By 1946 it was realized that the church needed more space. An addition was planned , funds raised, and in 1951 work began. The new wings were dedicated on February 15, 1953. Construction and related costs were $680,000. The debt was retired, two years ahead of schedule, in the mid 60's. On December 20, 1964 a new organ was installed. The Chancel was remodeled in order to accommodate the choir; the choir loft was removed to make room for 2,851 organ pipes.
The chancel after the installation of the Holtkamp organ in 1964. A more graceful, arched altar screen is used. Today the building and changes that go on are done by the members as they continue to use their church for the goals set by the founders: worship, study, outreach, and fellowship.