The centennial of the New York avenue Presbyterian church : Washington, , 1803-1903 . yalto Its republican Form of Gov-ernment. This church throughout itslife has been as distinctivelycatholic, its gifts flow far bevonddenominational lines. Its buildingis constantiv sought and cheer-fully given for the innumerablesuccession of inter-denominationaland extrii-denominational meetings,its doors are open every day in An Historical Exhibit duringCentennial Weelc will be givenin the Lecture Room. Much material of great interestis already in hand—consistingof Portraits, Hvmn Books,Pictures of our
The centennial of the New York avenue Presbyterian church : Washington, , 1803-1903 . yalto Its republican Form of Gov-ernment. This church throughout itslife has been as distinctivelycatholic, its gifts flow far bevonddenominational lines. Its buildingis constantiv sought and cheer-fully given for the innumerablesuccession of inter-denominationaland extrii-denominational meetings,its doors are open every day in An Historical Exhibit duringCentennial Weelc will be givenin the Lecture Room. Much material of great interestis already in hand—consistingof Portraits, Hvmn Books,Pictures of our former ChurchBuildings, our Churchs FirstCommunion Service, Mrs. J. O. Adams thecredit for the gathering ofthis material is due. This Church is noted for itshospitable welcome, its large con-j:;retiatioiis. its missionarv andbenevolent activity, its varied andsystematic organization, its highorder of sacred music and hearti-ness of congregational organ which leads ihe musicwas the gift of GovernorALEXANDER R. SHEPHERD whowas a member of this churchuntil his The church building i s afamiliar landmark. It has beenthe scene of numberless historicoccasions in the social, ecclesias-tical and political ofour communit\. Its very locationindicates the wonderful advanceof the capital. When it wasbuilt it was on the edge of popu-lation ; to-day it is in the noisvcenter of the citys life. It re-tains its numbers and enterpriseand church enthusiasm, enrolling twelve hundred and thirty-five communicants and supportsBethany and Faith Chapels.
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