Events

Jan 15, Concert.
Beverly Owens, Director of Music at Witherspoon Street, will present a concert of African-American music in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
7:30 a.m., Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church.

Jan 27, Men's Fellowship Breakfast
Thomas Espenshade, Professor of Sociology, Princeton University, will speak
7:30 a.m., Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church.

History & Pictures

The only known representation of the 1766 Presbyterian Meeting House is shown on the seal of First Church. It was on the current site of Nassau Church with the axis of the sanctuary along Nassau Street.

Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, founded in 1840.

The first sanctuary (1850) of Second Presbyterian Church, founded in 1847. It is now and office building at 190 Nassau Street.

Photo courtesy Historical Society of Princeton

Partners in Faith

This year, we Presbyterians who worship in Princeton will celebrate a significant anniversary — 250 years of local church history. The 2005-2006 church year will mark 250 years since the College of New Jersey (later Princeton University) moved to town, bringing with it regular worship services.

To celebrate this milestone, the Witherspoon Street and Nassau Presbyterian Churches have prepared a series of events in which we can all learn about, celebrate, and further our history. This church year will be a time to hear about our past, deepen our local mission and renew our connections with our sister church. Let's all participate in this historic opportunity.

The growth of the Presbyterian Congregation established in Princeton 250 years ago closely parallels the spiritual, social and cultural development of our community. As Presbyterians we are proud of this legacy and look forward to celebrating this very special anniversary in the life of our churches.

On behalf of the Pastors and members of Nassau and Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Churches, the 250th Anniversary Steering Committee invites you to join in a year-long series of events to commemorate the founding of our faith community.

In this tentative calendar of activities there are a few gaps and some missing details but we urge you to use the calendar as a reference for planning your celebration year with us. Specific information about each activity will be printed in church bulletins and newsletters during the year.

Meanwhile, we thank you for your support as we embark on this exciting period of celebration and fellowship.