1947 – A new Hammond electric organ was purchased 1951 – Gertrude Hyatt was ordained as the church’s first woman elder. 1952 – The Session expanded to eight members from six 1952 –...
Church History Articles
Expansion Plans from the 1950s to the Present
In 1950 after the collapse of the roof of the small parish house, plans were started for a new parish hall, which consisted of a kitchen, one big room and a room from the old parish hall. It was completed...
December, 2011
Some Interesting facts about our buildings past and present: The first church sanctuary was erected in 1738 – 38 feet by 44 feet in dimensions, with a gallery on three sides and a canopy over the pulpit....
November 2011 – the Ministry of George Barford
Going thru the history folder I came across a WELCOME CARD that was used in the pew racks during Rev. George N. Barford’s ministry, from1950 – 1966. The card read: For over one hundred and twenty...
The Founding of our Church
Excerpts from a book by Arthur C. Lee, former church historian In settling, people looked for communities where the possibilities of farming were good and it was because of this reason that the first...
March 2011 — the 1930s
In the 30’s, the big thing that took place was the gift of the portable building given through the kindness of the Church Extension Committee of Yonkers, NY. This took place at a special corporate...
Church History by Reverend William J. Cumming
An excerpt from a sermon by Rev. William J. Cumming on August 6, 1876. He was the congregation’s 10th pastor, serving from 1876 to 1906. This church antedates the Declaration of Independence by nearly...
December 2010 – History Highlights
Some of the highlights of 272 years of the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, which was organized in 1738. The church has had four names: 1. First Presbyterian Society 2. First Presbyterian Church 3....
October 2009 – 1910’s & 1920’s
From 1912-1926, during Mr. Roberts pastorate, Sunday worship was at 10:30 followed by Sunday School. All this was held in the Sanctuary as there were no other buildings at that time. Evening service began...
March, 2010 – the Church Building in the Early Days
As I look at the church I try to imagine how it was in the early days, and how time changes things. These are some of the changes that came about over time. As you pull up in front of the church on the...