Guilford Congregational Church Centennial - 1907

Centennial Observed by Congregational Church

Guilford, Chenango County, New York

Norwich Sun, October 2, 1907

The centennial of the organization of the society of the First Congregational church of Guilford Center held at the church Friday, Sept. 27, was largely attended not only by members and friends of the church in this vicinity, but many of the surrounding towns, Norwich, Oxford, Unadilla, Sidney and Bainbridge being represented. The Rev. R.M. Pascoe of the M.E. church of Guilford conducted the devotional exercises in the morning and was followed by a very able and interesting address, "The Imperishable Church," by the Rev. T.W. Harris of the Congregational church, Oxford.  "A Comparison between the life of a Church and the life of a Man," was presented by Rev. S. McA. Keeler, a former pastor of the church, of Danbury, Conn.  At the noon hour a bountiful feast was provided for the inner man to all. The afternoon session was opened with devotional exercises led by Rev. J.T. Lewis of Christ's church, Guilford.  Rev. A.C. Salis, present pastor of the church gave a historical sketch of the church, showing its marked growth during its early history and its faithful labors in the service of the Master during all the century. Then followed the reading of letters from former pastors and friends of the church and addresses by those present.  Among the latter was Calvin J. Mills of Sidney, a grandson of Deacon Samuel Mills one of the first members, whose address gave pleasure to all. The session was closed by an address, "The Glory of the Church," by Rev. G.H. Robinson, D.D., First Presbyterian church, Delhi, N.Y., which was listened to with much interest, and the whole program interspersed with excellent music was greatly enjoyed by all.  On registry of their names, badges were presented to every one, which will long remind them of the pleasant and interesting event.