History of First Congregational Church, Montclair NJ

[amelung01] To Marion Amelung and the very able Committee under her consistent and cogent leadership upon bringing to fruition plans for the building of the First Montclair Housing Unit. High against Montclair s eastern sky Stands the lacey network of a crane. Fragile though it Itteala soaring high, Tower of strength, a better name, Lifts load upon load patiently, Building for elderly people Dwellings designed beautifully, Pointing the way like a steeple To what living should be for those Unable to cope with rising costs of inflation, as everyone knows, Damaging as autumn's frosts. Why this building in Montclair town? Something about people in church, Impressed by sermons of renown, About duties when life's in lurch. Christian duties compel many, Caught in the grip of good impulse, To respond and work in company Drafting plans without thought of repulse. Amelung (Marion), Faulkner (Kent), Conner (Richard), Upton (Paula), Boyle, Putnam in meetings fre...