250th Anniversary

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In 2022, the Old Presbyterian Meeting House marked its 250th anniversary since the founding of the congregation in 1772. Although the festivities have ended, we share these ongoing resources. We hope you will enjoy! Consider a visit to the Meeting House for worship or another event.

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A visual celebration of our congregation’s history and present ministry, with music from the Meeting House choir and musicians.

Keynote Lecture Series

Reformed Thought and the Early American Revolution

March 3-6, 2022

How has the Reformed tradition spoken to the issues that have vexed American democracy since its very beginnings?  This series of four lectures explored how Reformed ideas of providence, conversion, human nature, and moral freedom informed free-market perspectives, encounters with Native Americans, the impulse toward revolution and national independence, and the idea of race-based slavery as protected in the Constitution.

Historical Lecture Series

Reformed Thought and the Early American Revolution

March 3-6, 2022

How has the Reformed tradition spoken to the issues that have vexed American democracy since its very beginnings?  This series of four lectures explored how Reformed ideas of providence, conversion, human nature, and moral freedom informed free-market perspectives, encounters with Native Americans, the impulse toward revolution and national independence, and the idea of race-based slavery as protected in the Constitution.

Keynote Lecture Series

Reading & Reflections on the Meeting House

April 3, 2022

Tapping into our own considerable talent, Meeting House members read from historic sermons, prose and poetry, recite from the church’s history, and share imaginings of the church’s future. Too many to ignore are the significant ideas, memorable expressions and carefully crafted words that were written and spoken by our predecessors. Time to hear them.

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Stories of the Meeting House

June 2022

The Zebra Press is dedicated its June 2022 cover story and several pages to telling the story of the 250th Anniversary of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House. Be sure to check out the June 2022 issue!

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