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Trinity Presbyterian Church
Description
Trinity had its origin not in East Brunswick, but in neighboring South River. The year was 1893 and the German immigrants of South River wanted a church where they could conduct services in their own language. Forty-two men and women petitioned the Presbytery of Monmouth to organize a new church. On May 17, 1894, Die Deutsche Presbyterische Kirche was chartered and on Oct. 14, a 54- by 26-foot building was dedicated. The new building was dedicated to the service of the Holy Trinity.
Until 1946, German-speaking pastors occupied the pulpit, including the Rev. William J. Kern, after whom our present fellowship hall is named. In 1949, the name of our church was changed to the First Presbyterian Church of South River.
In 1960, in response to the area's population growth and to meet the growing spiritual needs of the congregation, the church bought our present property on Cranbury Road. On May 19, 1963, the first service was held in what is now Trinity Presbyterian Church -- the name chosen, mindful of its South River roots, to represent the Trinity of God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The church was enlarged in 1971 with the addition of Kern Hall. Additional Sunday school facilities, a pastor's study, a lounge area and a kitchen were included.
Contact
- Trinity Presbyterian Church
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- East Brunswick New Jersey
- United States 08816
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- +1.7322576636
