The church belonged to the Evangelical United Brethren until the early 1960ís.  After the dissolution of the EUB it joined a denomination of former EUB churches called the Evangelical Church of North America.  Also, at this time the congregation adopted its present church name.  But when sensitivities over church property ownership could not be resolved, the church withdrew along with other area EUB churches, and in 1982 they formed their own organization for fellowship in camps, and retreats and incorporated as The Association of Evangelical Churches.  The East Smethport church has been a charter member since then.

The church has undergone some modifications over the years but the original structure is still in use.  In the 1960ís a kitchen was added in the rear. In addition, the church purchased the old Thornton residence next door and expanded its size considerably.  Then in 1994 it broke ground on a 5000 sq. ft. two floor addition for Sunday School rooms, Youth Hall, Fellowship Hall, coatroom and new restrooms.  The ìsave and buildî project was finally finished in 1997 completely paid for.  At a special ceremony a plaque was permanently affixed giving all the glory to God.  The church is currently planning to add a lighted steeple to the original structure.

Many ministers have faithfully served the church since 1891. The present pastor, Rev. Allen Young and his family came to the church in October 1986.