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First Presbyterian Church
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First Presbyterian Church
Reverend Christina Hindley, |
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This congregation has been serving Christ and people in this community since 1749.
BRIEF HISTORY of the First Presbyterian Church of Poughkeepsie
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1749- Presbyterians form first English speaking congregation in Poughkeepsie
1826- Original First Presbyterian wooden church building erected
1832- Present church bell cast
1850- New brick church built at present location
1890- Last Supper Tiffany stained glass window installed
1897- Winslow Chapel built
1905- Present church dedicated
1912- Boy Scout Troop 10 organized (One of the first in the U.S.)
1923- Began support of India Missionary
1924- Parish House built
1954- Capital improvement campaign: Built Education Building. Extensive renovation of sanctuary
1955- First women elders elected
1974- Church became a Meals-on-Wheels center
1978- Sponsored Grace Smith House which opened in Manse in 1981
1985- Church became AA center
1985- Began major capital improvement campaign. Gym removed
1986- Church became handicapped accessible
1997- Winslow Chapel, Ludlow Room, and Sanctuary refurbished
2005- Building being used by other worshiping congregations: St. James Orthodox (Arabic Speaking), Templo Christiano Fe (Spanish Speaking), Christian Way Pentecostal Church, Poughkeepsie Community Church of God 7th Day. In addition the DCA Seniors Center is here Mon-Fri 9:00 to 2:00.
