Church, Founded in 1677, Celebrates Its 330th Birthday
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The New Utrecht Reformed Church, 18th Ave. and 84th St. in Bensonhurst, celebrates its 330th birthday Sat., Oct. 27, with a worship service at 6 p.m. and anniversary dinner at 7 p.m. Dinner reservations are required, and information may be obtained by calling (718) 236-0678.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A "Brooklyn old-timer," the New Utrecht Reformed Church, celebrates her 330th birthday Saturday, Oct. 27, with an old-fashioned church dinner, preceded by a worship service.
The dinner is at 7 p.m. and the service at 6 p.m., both at the historic church complex at 18th Ave. and 84th St. in Bensonhurst.
The church was founded in 1677.
Persons attending will have an opportunity to see one of Brooklyn's most cherished structures, the New Utrecht Parish House with its magnificent stained-glass windows, while the main church building and sanctuary, next door, dating from 1828, undergo extensive repair and renovation.
The church, a member of the Reformed Church in America (RCA) denomination, is near subway and bus lines. Parking is available in the church lot.
The pastor is the Rev. Terry Troia, who also is executive director of Project Hospitality, an organization in Staten Island that assists the needy.
Dinner reservations are required, and information may be obtained by calling (718) 236-0678.
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The New Utrecht Reformed Church, 18th Ave. and 84th St. in Bensonhurst, celebrates its 330th birthday Sat., Oct. 27, with a worship service at 6 p.m. and anniversary dinner at 7 p.m. Dinner reservations are required, and information may be obtained by calling (718) 236-0678.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A "Brooklyn old-timer," the New Utrecht Reformed Church, celebrates her 330th birthday Saturday, Oct. 27, with an old-fashioned church dinner, preceded by a worship service.
The dinner is at 7 p.m. and the service at 6 p.m., both at the historic church complex at 18th Ave. and 84th St. in Bensonhurst.
The church was founded in 1677.
Persons attending will have an opportunity to see one of Brooklyn's most cherished structures, the New Utrecht Parish House with its magnificent stained-glass windows, while the main church building and sanctuary, next door, dating from 1828, undergo extensive repair and renovation.
The church, a member of the Reformed Church in America (RCA) denomination, is near subway and bus lines. Parking is available in the church lot.
The pastor is the Rev. Terry Troia, who also is executive director of Project Hospitality, an organization in Staten Island that assists the needy.
Dinner reservations are required, and information may be obtained by calling (718) 236-0678.
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