St. Olaf has been in existence since 1888, but moved in 1970 from its original location on Benton Street in Aurora. The church draws about 150 worshippers each Sunday, with a congregation numbering between 300 and 400. St. Olaf operates a preschool for three- and four-year-olds on the church grounds as well, and offers its members several activities, including a bowling league, a choir, a softball team, and a coffee house. The pastor is Scott Guhl, and the preschool director is Lisa Horn.
Initially founded as the South Aurora Church of God more than 20 years ago, this church has changed its name to Destiny Worship Center because, in the words of Pastor James Schulker, "it's in Montgomery, not South Aurora." The church is committed to children's and youth ministry and sees an average of 25 attendees each Sunday. It draws from several surrounding communities, and Schulker says virtually all of the church's members are from more than five miles away.
Faith Assembly Church is a stark, white, aged building in the heart of downtown Montgomery. Now in its 22nd year, the church is led by Pastor Michael Hefner, and its congregation believes in "striv(ing) for holiness and perfection" while following the Bible. The church holds three services a week: two on Sundays and one on Wednesdays. Sermons are archived and available for download on the church's website.
Founded in 1953, Calvary Baptist is a small, rustic church with a sanctuary inside and an outdoor setting for events. The church draws about 25 people per service, and has a congregation of 57, according to its website. It is led by the Rev. Jim Woods.
St. Luke's has been on Fernwood Drive for its entire 51 years. A member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, St. Luke's draws mainly families, and offers three different types of services: a traditional Sunday worship, a contemporary service and a more informal liturgy. The church works closely with other Lutheran churches in the area, including San Pablo in Aurora, and supports Lutheran Bible Translators and other mission work. The pastor is Peter Hoffman.
St. Luke's also operates St. Luke's Lutheran School for preschool to eighth-grade students, at the same address.
Goodwill works to better the community by helping the people living in it who are in need. The organization allows others to help by offering donations and volunteer work. Goodwill offers a place for people to receive food, clothing and other necessities. The organization also offers workshops and classes to help out-of-work people find jobs.
This location is a thrift store. Customers can purchase and donate secondhand clothing, furniture and home goods; the proceeds go to Goodwill's charitable efforts.
The Oswego Public Library District was formed in 1977 to serve Montgomery, Oswego, Plainfield, Bristol and Wheatland Townships. It maintains two campuses, one in Oswego and this one, constructed after a bond issue in 2006. The Montgomery campus offers free Internet access, and a selection of DVDs and CDs for lending. The library accepts donations of gently-used paperbacks and hardcovers, but not textbooks or encyclopedias.