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The Townsend Congregational Church in Townsend, Massachusetts, USA, was built in 1830.

"In 1730, two years before the Town of Townsend was incorporated, the first Meeting House was erected on Mt. Grace now called Meeting House Hill. On October 16th, 1734, the church called Rev. Phineas Hemenway to be the minister.

The present church building, sometimes known as the Brick Meeting House, was built in 1830, during the pastorate of Rev. David Palmer. Over the years there have been many changes. The column portico was added in 1931 and the Christian Education rooms in 1953. The Good Shepherd stained glass window was installed in 1945. The church was originally named the Orthodox Congregational Church, and was changed to Townsend Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, in 1969.

In 1991, the sanctuary was extensively renovated and the Stevens Organ (ca. 1830) was installed in the balcony."

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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1830 Age of Church building determined by?: Church website If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Church of Christ If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:50 AM Street address of Church: 3 Brookline Street Townsend, MA USA 01469 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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