CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS AT BENSONHURST CHURCH THRIFT SALE

Brooklyn's New Utrecht Reformed Church

-Since 1677-

 

October 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Christmas Decorations Among Items at Brooklyn Thrift Sale

 

BROOKLYN - Christmas decorations are among the items featured as the New Utrecht Reformed Church opens its Parish House Saturday, October 24, for a thrift sale with proceeds to benefit the historic church complex in Bensonhurst. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking is available in the church lot off 18th Ave. between 83rd and 84th Streets.

 

"This fall we have some beautiful Christmas decorations that have been donated," Rose Lood, a church leader, says. "And all the proceeds will benefit this historic site." The church building, which is undergoing a $2 million repair and restoration, dates back to 1828. The New Utrecht Church was founded in 1677.

 

Mrs. Lood, who remembers when her mother would set aside items for the church thrift sales more than 75 years ago, says besides Christmas decorations "gently used" clothing, linens and handbags will be offered for sale, along with toys, books, housewares and jewelry.

 

Refreshments and a light lunch will be available to purchase.

 

A famous "Liberty Pole," the last of its kind in the nation, stands on the church's front lawn. The original New Utrecht cemetery, maintained to this day by the church, is a few blocks away. Information on the history of Brooklyn, long before the borough got its name, is available from Friends of Historic New Utrecht at (718) 256-7173 and at www.historicnewutrecht.org and www.newutrechtchurch.org. Information also can be obtained by sending an e-mail to mail@historicnewutrecht.org.

 

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Street renamed after Friends leader

The corner of 83rd St. and 18th Ave. was renamed Robert M. Buonvino Place at a ceremony on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 26. Relatives of the late Troop 20 Scoutmaster and Friends of Historic New Utrecht President unveiled the street sign. Politicians and community leaders remembered the historian, who died Mar. 19, as one who supported the restoration of the historic New Utrecht Reformed Church, the preservation of the Liberty Pole and the living history of New Utrecht. (Photos by Vincent La Marca)

Oct.-Dec. Calendar of Events

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Readings for Oct. 11

Readings for Proper 23 (28) (Oct. 11)

Readings for Oct. 4

Readings for Proper 22 (27) (Oct. 4)

Saturday, Oct. 24: Thrift Sale, 10 AM - 3 PM

Thrift Sale at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House on November 17, 2007. (Photo by Vincent La Marca)

A Thrift Sale featuring great prices and a large selection of clothing, linens, shoes, books, toys, handbags, jewelry and housewares will take place at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House on Saturday, Oct. 24 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Refreshments and a light lunch will be available for purchase. Proceeds from the Thrift Sale benefit the restoration of New Utrecht Reformed Church, located at 18th Ave. between 83rd and 84th St. A parking lot is available. More information please e-mail mail@newutrechtchurch.org or call (718) 236-0678.

Flyer for Thrift Sale (PDF)

Upcoming events

Columbus Day Parade, Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 PM, 18th Ave. between 60-84th Sts. with a flag-raising afterward at the Liberty Pole
NURC Memorial for Robert M. Buonvino, Sunday, Oct. 11, 11 AM

Readings for Sept. 27

Readings for Proper 21 (26) (Sept. 27)

Readings for Sept. 20

Readings for Proper 20 (25) (Sept. 20)

Readings for Sept. 13

Readings for Proper 19 (24) (Sept. 13)

Readings for Sept. 6

Readings for Proper 18 (23) (Sept. 6)

Readings for Aug. 30

Readings for Proper 17 (22) (Aug. 30)

Readings for Aug. 23

Readings for Proper 16 (21) (Aug. 23)

Readings for Aug. 16

Readings for Proper 15 (20) (Aug. 16)

Readings for Aug. 9

Readings for Proper 14 (19) (Aug. 9)

Readings for Aug. 2

Readings for Proper 13 (18) (Aug. 2)

Readings for July 26

Readings for Proper 12 (17) (July 26)

Readings for July 19

Readings for Proper 11 (16) (July 19)

Readings for July 12

Readings for Proper 10 (15) (July 12)

Readings for July 5

Readings for Proper 9 (14) (July 5)

Readings for June 28

Readings for Proper 8 (13) (June 28)

Honored at Brooklyn church for community service

Holding citations from the City Council, Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate, Thomas Neve, executive director of Reaching Out Community Services, and Vincent La Marca, webmaster at the New Utrecht Reformed Church in Bensonhurst, are honored as 'Men of Valor, Sons of Micah' in a ceremony at the church. The citations were presented by Councilman Vincent Gentile, second from left. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Terry Troia, pastor of the church which each year honors church members and others who make outstanding contributions to the Brooklyn community. (Photo by Angela Sarro)

New Utrecht Church honors Men of Valor

Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate

Vincent La Marca, webmaster of New Utrecht Reformed Church and assistant secretary of Friends of Historic New Utrecht

Rev. Terry Troia, minister of New Utrecht Reformed Church with Vincent La Marca displaying his Son of Micah award.

Thomas Neve, executive director of Reaching Out Community Services

Peter J. Abbate (left), Thomas Neve (2nd from right) and Vincent La Marca (right) with citations from Councilman Vincent Gentile (2nd from left). (Photo by Michelle Paradies)

At the 11 AM service on Sunday, June 14, three Men of Valor, Sons of Micah were honored at the New Utrecht Reformed Church Parish House: Assemblyman Peter J. Abbate, Vincent La Marca, webmaster of New Utrecht Reformed Church and assistant secretary of Friends of Historic New Utrecht, and Thomas Neve, executive director of Reaching Out Community Services. The three men also received citations from Councilman Vincent Gentile.

Readings for June 21

Readings for Proper 7 (12) (June 21)

Readings for June 14

Readings for Proper 6 (11) (June 14)