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....

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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