Pilgrim Congregational Church

History


Serving The Community Since 1743

The Pilgrim Congregational Church was first built in 1743.  A series of fires lead to reconstructions of the church in the 1800s.  The church contains many unique architectural details such as a massive two-story pipe organ and two Tiffany windows signed by the famous glass designer.


The original architectural drawings have been preserved and can be

 viewed below on this page.


Did you Know. . .

The shiny brass cross and candleholders on the Communion Table were given by PCC members, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Zimmerman and their daughter Susan, in 1964.  Jack Sampson, also a PCC member, polishes the cross and candleholders beautifully twice a year.  His secret is his Mother's Metal Polish, a long, trusted product from his polishing parts on a 1907 antique car.  Grease and acid from people's hands over time have caused some pitting on the cross.  We should minimize touching it when moving it and lift from under the "wings" or handle using a cloth. . .AND THIS IS HISTORY!

~from Bev Stone and Elaine Perreault                                                                                                                                                                   

PCC History ~ Did You Know. . .

The wooden cross hanging in front of the organ pipes was handmade by PCC member, Mr. Albert O. Steinmetz, Nancy Wiiks' grandfather.  He made it and gave to the church in 1962.  The hanging cross in the Narthex was made by Roger Gordon, a Senior High PCC Fellowship member, in 1957.  It is made of mahogany.  The wall curtain backdrop was given in 1962.  AND THIS IS HISTORY! ~ Bev Stone and Elaine Perreault

Pilgrim Church prior to the 1872 reconstruction
Artist's rendition of the Pilgrim Church (on left) c.1842
Church reconstruction in 1872