| First Presbyterian Church | |
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| Affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Status | active |
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| Location | Washington, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. |
| Materials | stone |
The First Presbyterian Church 1793, alternatively known as the First Presbyterian Church, is a Presbyterian church in Washington, Pennsylvania. It has been the de facto college church for Washington & Jefferson College since the early 19th century. [1] It is under the Washington Presbytery.
It was founded in 1793 under the auspices of the Presbytery of Redstone. [2] Matthew Brown, who was President of Washington Academy at the time, was the first pastor. [2] The congregation first met in the stone academy building of the Washington Academy. [2] [3]
Then, the congregation worshipped at the second courthouse, where the pastor would stand in the judge's bench and preach to the congregation. [3] The congregation acquired its first building in 1806. [3] As Washington progressed beyond the pioneer stage, the townsfolk began to partake in more leisurely activities, including the playing of cards and attending dances. [3] Reverend Matthew Brown gave a rebuke to this immorality in a famous sermon known as the Serpent Sermon. [3]
A second building, in the Greek Revival Architecture style, was built in 1851. [2] It had severe structural flaws and was demolished in 1868. [2]
James I. Brownson, who also served as President Pro Tempore of Washington & Jefferson College, was pastor for over 50 years. [4]
The church operates the Matthew Brown Fellowship, a faith-based program that selects several Washington & Jefferson College students with local charitable organizations. [5] In addition to the charity work, Matthew Brown Fellows attend monthly study groups with other Fellows. [5] The program encompasses the Matthew Brown Music Scholars program, which selects two student-musicians to practice and perform with the First Presbyterian Church's choir. [5]
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