. 1517-1917. Jubilee volume. , and the churchwas consecrated February 16, 1861, at which time asermon was delivered by Rev. Joseph A. Seiss, ,which was published. The cost of the new church was $12,050. The char-ter was approved by the congregation on October 22,1859, filed in open court November 25th, and publica-tion ordered. Some remonstrances against its beinggranted were heard by the Court, and an additionmade to the charter, when it was granted on March17, 1860. The complete organization of the congrega-tion under the new charter was made March 24, 1864 the Ministerium met in
. 1517-1917. Jubilee volume. , and the churchwas consecrated February 16, 1861, at which time asermon was delivered by Rev. Joseph A. Seiss, ,which was published. The cost of the new church was $12,050. The char-ter was approved by the congregation on October 22,1859, filed in open court November 25th, and publica-tion ordered. Some remonstrances against its beinggranted were heard by the Court, and an additionmade to the charter, when it was granted on March17, 1860. The complete organization of the congrega-tion under the new charter was made March 24, 1864 the Ministerium met in the Church of theTransfiguration and at this meeting it was resolved toestablish a theological seminary in Philadelphia. Rev. George F. Miller continued as pastor with theEnglish congregation, and soon after its transfer tothe new church, he resigned the care of the Germancongregation, which remained in the old church. remained pastor of the Church of the Trans-figuration until the spring of 1868. He was succeed-. TRANSFIGURATION, POTTSTOWN NORRISTOWN CONFERENCE 167 ed by Rev. George W. Schmucker, who took charge inJune, 1868, and served until compelled by failure ofhealth, to cease his labors as pastor in the fall of 1870. In June, 1871, Rev. Charles Koerner became pas-tor and remained until the end of 1880. The Rev. Schmucker, , succeeded Rev. Mr. Koernerand took charge of the congregation on the first Sun-day after Easter, 1881, continuing as pastor untilOctober 15, 1888, when death suddenly claimed him. The Rev. O. P. Smith, , was elected pastor Feb-ruary 9, 1889, and installed May 5, 1889, by Rev. Kepner, president of the First District installation sermon on this occasion was preachedby Rev. Prof. M. H. Richards, , at the morningservice, and Dr. Smith preached his introductory ser-mon at the evening service. Dr. Smith served the con-gregation for 22 years. His was the longest pastoratein the history of the congregation. The
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