First Evangelical and Reformed Church

First Evangelical and Reformed Church

History

After discussions in 1891 and 1892about organizing a church and constructing a building, the First Evangelical and Reformed Church was organized on October 14, 1906 with 53 members.

The congregation met in the Pythian Hall until 1910 when the building at 122 West Potomac Street was dedicated. The church was combined with Knoxville on June 14, 1914, with Burkittsville on April 15, 1936, and Lovettsville, Va., in the early 1940's to become charges as directed by the Classics, now known as Synod.

A support group, the Mite Society, whose name was changed to the Aid Society in 1915, then to Pastor's Aid Societyin 1943, and finally toWomen's Guild in 1945, sponsored activities to promote fellowship and to help with expenses.

The church's name was changed in early 1950's to United Church of Christ following a merger. The last service held in the church sanctuary was on December 27, 1968, with a service of Holy Communion conducted by Rev. Mary Wench.

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