Organs at Central Congregational Church

Aug 2, 2022 | History, Music

Music has always played an important role in the history of Central Congregational Church in Newburyport. From its founding as North Church in 1768, to the creation of Central Church in 1909, to the present day, instrumental music and singing have enhanced worship,...

1969 – Steeple rebuilt

Apr 6, 1969 | History

In 1969 Central’s steeple was rebuilt at a cost of $130,000. Part of the appeal of the project was that only three steeples remained in Newburyport. Other churches, including Old South Presbyterian, Immaculate Conception, and Baptist and Methodist Churches, had...

1953 – Sanctuary renovated

Apr 5, 1953 | History

In 1953 the renovated sanctuary, with lovely stained glass, was dedicated

1932 – Ceiling collapsed

May 15, 1932 | History

On May 15th, 1932, nearly 200 people were gathered in the sanctuary when the ceiling — a recently constructed false ceiling — began to collapse. Frank Jaques and the Rev. Harry Grimes made a quick decision to evacuate the sanctuary, so nobody was harmed....

1931 – Dedication of Window, Doors, and Pulpit

Apr 5, 1931 | History

In 1931 we dedicated the Bliss Memorial Window, the Mary Sumner Doors, and the Christian Endeavor Pulpit.

1911 – Rededication

Jan 29, 1911 | History

The young Central Congregational Church renovated and rededicated our building.