History of First Congregational Church, Montclair NJ

Transcript in progress.  This is an audio recording (original analog cassette) converted into an MP3 digital recording. Meant to be a self-guided tour, this is a fascinating 25 minute walk through the history of the First Congregational Church. Learn about the beautiful stained glass windows, the architectural features and the Olmsted designed grounds surrounding our Gothic style church. Dallas S. Townsend, Jr.  (January 17, 1919 - June 1, 1995) was an American  broadcast journalist  who worked for  CBS Radio  and television for over 40 years. Listen to the Walking Tour.

All of these Photos 0001~001, cabinet #4, Drawer #2 Photo #3 Chris Upton Photos 0001~002 Photos 0001~003 Bob Black, Dick Allen, Dallas Townsend Photos 0001~004 Barbara Cooper Photos 0001~005 Ron Thomas Photos 0001~006

Assorted clippings, variety of topics. Milton G. Rector is Luncheon Speaker - Montclair Times 1978 'Roundup' On Air 40 Years - Dallas Townsend - Montclair Times  Women's Guild Plans Christmas Tea - Montclair Times - 1977 Oratorio Society Concert - 1978 Oratorio Society to Hold Silver Concert - Dolores Picinich - 1978 Assorted Items Church Concert on Sunday 1978 Health Topic Six Week Series 1978 Union Sunday Services Scheduled for Summer 1978 [clippings0001] Click here for a PDF of these articles . 

HISTORIAN'S REPORT May 1, 1985 - April 30, 1986 With Park Dickerson's firm and reassuring hand at the helm, and under the continuing presidency of Marston Ames, First Congregational Church maintained a steady course during the year just past. The gains made during the previous year, especially the success of the Building Renewal Fund drive, were consolidated as the Church moved forward. That drive, with a stated goal of $160,000, was heartwarmingly over-subscribed, with pledges and gifts totaling better than $231,000; and this proved fortunate, because some costs went well beyond the original estimates. The stewardship pledge drive for the '86 - '87 year, setting its sights on $115,000, has nearly reached that goal. The Church's progress was aided immensely, as always, by the inspiring enthusiasm of Steve Cutaia and many other devoted volunteers. To list them all by name would be to risk the inadvertent omission of some who richly deserve mention. Suffice it to...