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Woodfords Church 150th Anniversary

Celebrating Our Past, Creating Our Future

This year, we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the dedication of Woodfords Congregational Church. Our faith community’s roots precede the Revolutionary War, when our spiritual ancestors first gathered in a chapel on Capisic Street. After the Civil War and Portland’s Great Fire of 1866, congregants living in the growing Woodfords neighborhood began to develop plans for a church building closer to their homes. They began constructing a new house of faith in 1871 and dedicated it in 1872. At that point, Woodfords Congregational Church was officially born.

 

 

Explore the digital timeline below to discover key events in Woodfords’ history!

150th SURVEY

Complete our 150th survey to share your memories of the past and ideas for the future!

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150th EVENTS

Join us for special events to celebrate Woodfords’ 150th! 

APRIL

150th Anniversary Celebration begins

April 17 -  Easter Sunday

  • 6 AM Sunrise Service

  • 10 AM Festival Worship

  • 11:30 AM Easter Egg Hunt

April 24 - Memorial Quilt Squares available for pick up

 

MAY

May 22 - Elder Sunday

 

JUNE

June 11, 1pm-4pm - Woodfords Corner Garden Tour

 

AUGUST

August 1 - Completed Memorial Quilt Squares due

August 14 - Church Picnic

 

SEPTEMBER

September 11 -Homecoming Sunday

  • 10 am Worship

  • After worship - 150th Anniversary Dedication Event and Reception

September 23 - Woodfords Cornerfest

 

OCTOBER

October 30 - Hymn Festival

 

NOVEMBER

Downeast Fair

Thanksgiving Sunday

 

DECEMBER

Special Christmas Celebration

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