Brooklyn’s First Presbyterian Church was established in March of 1822, and has been in continuous operation since. It is located at 124 Henry Street, just south of Clark. To celebrate the Church’s bicentennial, it will be presenting “a year long calendar of events” that are open to the public. We will notify you of any upcoming events.
First Presbyterian has enjoyed a long and storied history within Brooklyn Heights,” said Senior Minister Rev. Adriene Thorne. “On this anniversary, we look back on the last 200 years to reflect upon the church’s beginning and the people who began FPC’s journey. As important, we look forward to the next 200 years of our journey. By examining the past, we ask how we can continue to serve our faith community and our local community. This year-long commemoration of where we came from will inform where we are going in God’s name.”
Most recently, First Presbyterian, through Rev. Thorne and parishioner Caroline Koster, has been instrumental in creating the Brooklyn Heights Community Fridge.
First Presbyterian initially occupied a building on Orange Street that was later sold to Plymouth Church. Its present sanctuary (photo), designed by William B. Olmstead, was completed in 1846, and the first service was held there in 1847.
