News: History
Updates from Fifth & 55th
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General News
A Portrait, a Dedication and a Day to Remember
A recap of the events honoring founding member Betsey Jackson.
May 25, 2023 -
General News
Seeing Betsey, at Last
On May 21, Fifth Avenue honors the role that an enslaved woman played in the founding of our church.
May 08, 2023 -
History
Remembering John Howard Sanden
The renowned artist, who gifted Fifth Avenue with some of his best work, died on Christmas Eve.
January 11, 2023 -
History
Honoring 366 Who Served
On Nov. 13, Fifth Avenue will recognize veterans of three major conflicts of the past century.
November 01, 2022 -
General News
Why We Remember Ken Jones
Senior Pastor Scott Black Johnston on the pastor who embodied servant leadership at Fifth Avenue.
September 29, 2022 -
History
May 9, 1875: Dedicating Our New Church
The Sanctuary of Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church is 145 years old today.
May 09, 2020 -
History
Two Funerals and a Wedding
The history between Theodore Roosevelt and Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church.
August 31, 2019 -
History
Remembering All Who Served, 100 Years Ago
Some 223 military and civilians from Fifth Avenue were engaged in the First World War. Six gave their lives.
December 14, 2018 -
History
New Exhibit Celebrates Remarkable Women from Fifth Avenue History
A social reformer. An advocate for people living on the streets. A prominent philanthropist. A household slave. These are among the women who stand out most prominently in the 210-year-history of this congregration. This fall, they are getting their due.
November 01, 2018