From the History Committee
During the course of this initial year of the History Committee's work, we have discovered a treasure trove of long since forgotten information telling us about the history of our church. As we continue to gather and assimilate information hidden away throughout the campus, we hope that this page will serve as an educational component of our work so that our members—whether from a multi-generational family or newly woven into the fabric of our church—will better understand and appreciate our church’s unique heritage.
“History shows us how to behave. History teaches, reinforces what we believe in, what we stand for, and what we ought to be willing to stand up for..."
David McCullough, History Matters
“History shows us how to behave. History teaches, reinforces what we believe in, what we stand for, and what we ought to be willing to stand up for..."
David McCullough, History Matters
Heritage Moments
225+2 Anniversary
The first series of messages comes from our review of pictures, videos, and documents regarding our beloved sanctuary. It seems most appropriate to share them now as excitement builds this fall for our reentry into that building to return to our normal worship rhythms.
The church celebrated its 225th anniversary in 2020 and recognized this in 2022 with a number of events remembering the Lord’s faithfulness to his people. The presentation given by Elder Jack Haynes, Jr. provides a rich history of our sanctuary, which the Lord has provided for worship to many generations.
The church celebrated its 225th anniversary in 2020 and recognized this in 2022 with a number of events remembering the Lord’s faithfulness to his people. The presentation given by Elder Jack Haynes, Jr. provides a rich history of our sanctuary, which the Lord has provided for worship to many generations.
Faces of Our Evolving Sanctuary
This week, we continue a series of messages about our church building by sharing with you the many “faces” of our ever-changing and evolving Sanctuary! We hope you enjoy this small array of pictures from across the decades, starting in 1888 and ending in the present.
The Lord has been gracious to First Presbyterian Church, giving us a beautiful place to worship Him and learn more about His Gospel. As these pictures show, our sanctuary has had many iterations, but the Lord we serve stayed the same through it all, faithful and good to His people. We look forward to worshipping together again in our new sanctuary in November!
The Lord has been gracious to First Presbyterian Church, giving us a beautiful place to worship Him and learn more about His Gospel. As these pictures show, our sanctuary has had many iterations, but the Lord we serve stayed the same through it all, faithful and good to His people. We look forward to worshipping together again in our new sanctuary in November!
Sunday School Bell Ringing
Jesus loves the little children, and so does First Pres! We treasure including our children in worship and enfolding them into the life of the church. An extension of that is teaching them about the history of the church by letting them know they are never too little or too young to be involved. Part of that inclusion is promoted by our Sunday School Bell ringing. Please enjoy this throwback to our Fun Friday video and learn a little more about this sweet tradition.