History of First Congregational Church, Montclair NJ

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...

HISTORIAN'S     REPORT        1976 - 1977 The year 1976-77 held some changes and some accomplishments  for First Congregational Church,  but,  as usual,  there is a good deal of unfinished business  to be attended  to,  hopefully,  next year. In June we enjoyed our outdoor picnic  one lovely Sunday,  followed by games  for all ages  in the parking  lot.   Except  for work on  the rummage sale under Janet Johnston, the church was closed during the summer so that necessary repairs could be made by our hard working engineers,  Jack Cooper and Bob McMillan.   Work was also started on our fire and burglar alarm systems.   Union summer services were held elsewhere. During  the middle of August Mr.  Hamm announced that he had  found a church of his  own and would be  leaving as  soon as possible.   We wished him well and started ...