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First Reformed Church (Royersford, PA)

 Collection
Identifier: Church RG 069

Scope and Contents

1 Box Containing; Annual Reports 1994, 1996-1999, 200-2002 Bulletins Directories Congregational Meetings Correspondence 1891-1940 Financial Records History, Anniversary News Clippings Newsletters Photographs Programs and Activities Committees

Dates

  • Creation: 1891 - 2002

Biographical / Historical

The congregation was organized in 1891 by a committee from Goshenhoppen Classis at a meeting in Rockford Hall. A church was erected in 1892 which later became the Church School Building. The Ladies Aid Society purchased additional land around the corner of 4th Ave. and Washington Street. A new church was built and dedicated in 1929 under the pastorate of Rev. A. O. Bartholomew. A stone parsonage was constructed adjacent to the church in 1957. That same year in a progressive move, the congregation passed a resolution that at least two women should be part of the consistory. The church was noted within the community for its Carillonic and Harz Bells. Each evening at 6:00pm the bells were played by young people of the church for many decades. In 1966, Westminster Chimes and Hour Strike were added to the Carillon as a result of a memorial gift to the church.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Title
First Reformed Church (Royersford, PA)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the E&R Library & Archives Repository

Contact:
555 W. James Street
Lancaster PA 17603 United States
717-290-8734