5925456 ACR 21-173, 125th Anniversary of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ Recognition Resolution of 2016
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-173
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
March 1, 2016
To recognize Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, located at 4704 13th Street, N.W., for its contributions to the Ward 4 community, and to celebrate the church on its 125th anniversary.
WHEREAS, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is a diverse, progressive church located in Petworth, a Ward 4 neighborhood;
WHEREAS, in 1890, the original founders of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ left Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church and formed a new congregation, the Reform Club of Asbury;
WHEREAS, on March 6, 1891, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ was officially founded with 175 members, and conducted its early worship services in Nash Hall at 708 O Street, N.W.;
WHEREAS, in 1894, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ constructed a church at 628 M Street, N.W., and remained at the location for 60 years;
WHEREAS, because membership grew substantially, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ moved to its current location at 4704 13th Street, N.W., in April of 1954 and later constructed the Elmes Center to accommodate members and the community;
WHEREAS, in 1991, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ constructed a new sanctuary that remains—to this day—a symbol of the church’s dedication and involvement in the community;
WHEREAS, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ provides numerous services to its members and the community through 9 different church committees, including the Scholarship Committee, the Music and Arts Committee, and the Evangelism and Outreach Committee; through its organizations, including G.R.O.W. Young Adult Ministry, Men’s Fellowship, and Peoples Jazz Society; and through its community outreach initiatives, including the SHARE Ministry and the church’s food pantry;
WHEREAS, the spiritual leader of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ is acting Senior Minister Reverend Leslie Dowdell-Cannon who began her leadership in the church in 1997 under the guidance of Dr. A. Knighton Stanley; and
WHEREAS, Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ has contributed greatly to the Ward 4 community and has been providing spiritual guidance and community service for 125 years.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “125th Anniversary of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council recognizes Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, located at 4704 13th Street, N.W., for its contributions to the Ward 4 community, and celebrates the church on its 125th anniversary
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
