History of First Congregational Church, Montclair NJ

Accompanied a Service of Worship, World Day of Prayer, sponsored by Church Women United. Numerous churches from Bloomfield, Caldwell, Montclair and Verona participated. An OCR text version: AFFIRMATION  OF THE' FUTURE In  a  few  moments  we  will  all  experience  Handel's  immortal Hallelujah  Chorus.     Handel  wrote  the  music.     But  tonight  I  want you  to  remember  that  he  did  not  write  the  words. The  word  were  written  some  1700  years  before  Handel  wrote  the music,  but  Handel  CHOSE  the  words  of  the  Revelation  to  John,  the last  book  of  the  Bible,  because  those  words  expressed  an unshakable  faith  in  the  future ...

The Rev. John Charles DeBoer, Chair of Local Mission Dept. under Mr. Morse. John DeBoer was the author of the new Church Structure in the 70's. He and his wife Clara were the authors of the UCC Historical Council.

There is no date on this chart. Considering the time period of the other documents in the file, I would place this as early 1980's. [chart0001-01]

This may have been presented as a sermon. The flag was placed in the chancel of the church. [ sermon001-01]

The War Service Roll of First Congregational Church, Montclair, New Jersey. Includes the Roll of Honor, those who were killed in action, First World War. [ handout001-01]

To the glory of God and in loving memory of S. Augustus Swenarton, Deacon, a memorial perpetuated in Baptismal Font presented by his wife. [ book001-07]

The Rand Memorial Bench has been presented by Annie Valentine Rand directed to honor Jasper Raymond Rand. [ book001-06]