In 2003 the First Presbyterian Church of Verona, New York will be celebrating its bicentennial. The exact date of the bicentennial is 05-AUG-2003. However, we will be observing the bicentennial and celebrating with festivities throughout the year - including a number of ceremonies/social events/services the first week of August. Once a month, during regular service, a time period in Verona First's history will be featured. The theme of the bicentennial is Verona First: 200 Years…. And Beyond as we commemorate the first two hundred years of First Presbyterian Church and graciously, humbly, lovingly look to the future.

 

Join us for the Bicentennial celebration and events, throughout the year!

Browse our website to learn what is taking place (and when and where!)

Learn of Verona First Presbyterian’s past members and its history

Send us your recollections of attending, worshipping at, and interacting with the First Presbyterian Church of Verona


Schedule Of Events:

2003 Date

Time Period

               Hymn

           Social Event

Sermon Giver, Speaker

12-Jan-03

1803-1835

Just As I Am, Without One Plea

 

Rich Will

 

 

 

 

 

09-Feb-03

1836-1859

We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

Nickel And Dime Dinner

Frank Poole

 

 

 

 

 

09-Mar-03

1860-1879

Battle Hymn Of The Republic

 

Rich Will

 

 

 

 

 

13-Apr-03

1880-1899

Saved By Grace

 

Rich Will

 

 

 

 

 

18-May-03

1900-1919

Old Rugged Cross

Rich Will

 

 

 

 

 

 22-Jun-03

1920-1937

Wonderful Grace Of Jesus

Verona Fireman Parade/Booth

Bob Stover

 

 

 

 

 

13-Jul-03

1938-1945

In Christ There Is No East And West

 

Ricki Evans - Germany Road/Erie Canal Higginsville Park 11:30 a.m.

 

 

 

 

 

03-Aug-03

1945-1959

How Great Thou Art

10:00 Morning Server (with Vernon)

Rich Will

03-Aug-03

N/A

N/A

2:00 Commemorative Service

Rich Will + Dignitaries

03-Aug-03

N/A

N/A

3:00 Luncheon, Afghan Raffle

 

05-Aug-03

N/A

N/A

4:30 Brief Service

05-Aug-03

N/A

N/A

5:00 Ice Cream Social/Wagon Rides

Maryann Anderson

08-Aug-03

N/A

N/A

5:30 Sit Down Dinner

Schneibles Inn

 

 

 

 

 

14-Sep-03

1960-1969

Oh Happy Day (Video and Music)

 

Blackman's Corner Road (Kaye Sarandrea's Home)
Barbara Shuck

 

 

 

 

 

12-Oct-03

1970-1979

Now Praise The Hidden God Of Love

 

 

 

 

 

 

16-Nov-03

1980-1989

The World Abounds With God's Free Grace

 

Reenactment Of 3 Previous Sermons

 

 

 

 

 

14-Dec-03

1990-2002

Bethlehem's Gift

Candle Lighting/20 Facts Concerning Verona First Presbyterian's History



1990-2003 Church Events
Twenty Facts Concerning Verona First's History
Barb P. Reading One Of The 20 Verona First Presbyterian Facts
Mary P. Reading One Of The 20 Verona First Presbyterian Facts
Mary S. Reading One Of The 20 Verona First Presbyterian Facts
Last Sunday (Sign) For The Bicentennial Year
Photo Of The Time Capsule Ceremony
The Plaque Honoring The Time Capsule Dedication
Rev. Rich Will
Article On Breaking Ground For The Fellowship Hall
Dedication Service Bulletin For "Build On Faith"
Presbyterian Congratulation Letter For The 190th Celebration
Debbie Greene (And Church) Battle Illness
(One Of The) Harvest Ham Dinner Flyers
Image From 1990s Play "Family Recipe"
Rev. Rich Will Sermon Featured In The Oneida Daily Dispatch
Town Of Verona - Home Of The Turning Stone Casino



1980-1989 Time Frame/Novembers's Photos And Articles
1970-1979 Time Frame/October's Photos And Articles
1960-1969 Time Frame/September's Photos And Articles
1946-1959 Time Frame/August's Photos And Articles/Commemorative Service
1938-1945 Time Frame/July's Photos And Articles
1920-1937 Time Frame/June's Photos And Articles
1900-1919 Time Frame/May's Photos And Articles
1880-1899 Time Frame/April's Photos And Articles
1860-1879 Time Frame/March's Photos And Articles
1831-1859 Time Frame/February's Photos And Articles
1803-1830 Time Frame/January's Photos And Articles


Share your recollection. Perhaps something about when you were baptised, or married, or your children, a parent, or sibling, who may no longer be part of our church community; other memorable events, newspaper articles. Where possible, please include a date (even approximate), the name of the pastor, and the name of those others involved. A guide to assist will be made available at the church, in the monthly newsletter, The Voices, and online on this website. Information can be mailed to: First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 114, Verona, NY 13478. You can also email us at Verona First


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