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First Congregational Church (Revere, Mass.)

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Revere, Mass. First Congregational Church records, 1828-1963.

 Collection
Identifier: RG0149
Abstract In 1828, a group gathered in the home of Joseph Harris to form a new church called the Evangelical Congregational Society of Chelsea. They wanted a new place to worship as the church in Rumney Marsh had moved toward Unitarianism. In 1898, the church became a corporation and changed its name to the First Congregational Church of Revere, taking over the property and debts of the First Evangelical Congregational Society of Revere. A variety of different ministers would lead for short periods...
Dates: 1828-1963