NY1 News Publicizes First Presbyterian Church of Newtown Restoration Fundraiser

The First Presbyterian Church of Newtown has a congregational history dating to 1652 & a brownstone edifice from 1895, but gained a new chapter of faith when it was featured on NY1 News. On December 16th, Rocco Vertuccio interviewed Church Historian Marjorie Melikian and Rego-Forest Preservation Council Chairman Michael Perlman, on their initiative to raise funding for the church's much-needed restoration. The NY1 segment, "First Presbyterian Church of Newtown Reaches Out To The Community" first aired on Dec 17th & will also be televised today and on Dec 19th:

http://www.ny1.com/content/130808/first-presbyterian-church-of-newtown-reaches-out-to-community

Some measures to boost funding for a restoration include holding periodic concerts with a free will offering, and nominating the site for status on the State & National Register of Historic Places, but the site's future and historic beauty relies on the public. Any donation would be much appreciated.

To help restore this site which has roots to 17th century Newtown, donations to can be sent by check to:

First Presbyterian Church of Newtown Building Fund

54-05 Seabury St, Elmhurst, NY 11373.

("Building Fund" must be noted on the check.)

Dec 10 Posting: Christmas Concert Fundraiser For Restoration, Photos, & The Church's Significance

A rare glimpse of rural Queens Boulevard with the First Presbyterian Church of Newtown & humble frame houses. The church's original huge steeple doubled the height of the building, and was sacrificed during its move in 1924, when Queens Boulevard was widened to its present width. ~ Courtesy of the Michael Perlman Postcard Collection.