In 1883, the Rev. J.J. Groenfeldt from the Ephraim congregation succeeded Rev. Iverson and his pastorate lasted until 1896. During this time, in 1884 a parsonage was built and later extensive improvements were made to the church.
As early as 1869, members of the congregation settled in the Ashwaubenon area. Because they lived so far from the main church building, it was difficult for them to regularly attend services and they began meeting in the homes of Borger Anderson, Peter Christopherson, and Charles and George Smith. In 1890 the families purchased a half-acre of land for $30.00 and built a chapel for a cost of $600. Soren Hansen was in charge of construction and received a daily wage of $1.50. The pulpit was made by Tonnes Davidson.
The group, consisting of one Native American family and ten Danish families, held weekly Sunday School classes and worship twice a month at the chapel. They remained members of the Fort Howard Congregation and went to the village church for the sacraments. A cemetery was laid out in 1891. As the city became bigger, transportation became better, and families moved closer into the city, the chapel gradually fell into disuse.
