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This resolution commemorates the 225th anniversary of the First Congregational Church of Bridgewater, New York, recognizing its significant historical and community contributions since its founding in 1798. The resolution highlights that the church was originally established by seven men and six women, with its first services conducted by Colonel Thomas Converse and Elias Hopkins, and its first minister, Reverend James Southworth, appointed in 1802. Over the decades, the church has been a vital community institution, providing spiritual guidance, social support, and charitable services, including clothing drives, meal assistance, and support for the Homeless Program of Oneida County. The church, described as "the little church with a big heart," has undergone numerous renovations and maintained a welcoming, compassionate environment through multiple generations. The legislative body resolves to pause in its deliberations to commemorate the church's milestone anniversary, affirming the institution's role in enhancing community values and dignity, and will transmit an officially engrossed copy of the resolution to the church.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J176