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When the church was organized the place was known by the name of Ireland Parish, and was a part of West Springfield. It derived its name from a Protestant Irish family named Riley, who came prior to 1745. They were followed by other families of the same race and creed until quite a colony had settled here. Already regular preach- ing services were held at South Hadley Falls with a Rev. Mr. Tyler in charge. Previous to the organization of this church Baptists in 1792 had built a meeting honse near the old burying ground on lower Northampton street, but on account of lack of funds had been unable to finish it. When the Congregmionalists organized they offered 10 help finish this building, provided it were moved further north, and further provided that they be considered as part owners, which offer was gladly accepted. As the Baptists owned three-fourths of the church property the pulpit was occupied three Sundays in the month by ministers of that denomination, while on the other Sunday or Sundays a Congregationalist would officiate, and there was great har- tony under this scheme.
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HISTORY OF HOLYOKE'S CHURCHES
The first communion service of this church was held August 31, 1800. For nearly 28 years the society was with- out a settled pastor; in 1828 Rev. Mr. Hays, a Presbyterian minister, commenced preaching statedly for this society, and continued to do so for five years. In 1833 Rev. Her- vey Smith began to preach here regularly on the Sundays assigned to the Congregationalists. He agreed to become the settled pastor provided a separate church building should be erected, which was done, though the pastor, to insure the success of the undertaking, had to pledge one- fourth of the $1,000 needed, and the church was dedicated free of debt December 10, 1834. Mr. Smith resigned in January, 1841. The next pastor, Rev. Gideon Dann, was installed in February, 1841, and was dismissed May 7, 1844.
In January, 1846, Rev. Simeon Miller accepted a call to this parish at a salary of $500, but of this sum $125 was to be deducted for rent of the parsonage. He was a young man, recently graduated from Andover Theological Semi- nary, and had already supplied the pulpit for a little more than a year. He was installed May 7, 1846, and continued as pastor for 24 years, making the entire term of his min- istry here a little more than 25 years. Mr. Miller was a member of the school board, and acted as voluntary super- intendent of schools. During his pastorate the town of Holyoke was incorporated, which led to a change of nanie for our oldest church organization, which now became known in May, 1850, as the First Orthodox Congregational Church of Holyoke.
An omnibus made trips on Sunday to carry worshipers from the vicinity of "Ireland Depot" to the church on Northampton street. With the advent about this time of the present Second Church these trips ceased, which re- sulted in so great a falling off in attendance at the services of the older church that it became a real question as to whether worship should be continued in the old building. Mr. Miller resigned in January, 1870.
A small company of negroes were members of this con- gregation in its early days, and excellent seats in the south- west portion of the gallery were reserved for their nse. Mrs. Flora Fuller, one of the colony, had been a slave owned by Rev. Joseph Perry of Windsor, Conn., her free- dom having been purchased by her husband for $100. She was a beloved nurse in this community.
September, 1870, Rev. Charles E. Coolidge was engaged as pastor. About this time the church building was reno- vated and was rededicated November 3, 1870. In his prayer Mr. Coolidge thanked God that sectarianism was not rife in this community; that all denominations had con- tributed to rebuild this house of worship; and that not- withstanding differences, all were devoted to one cause and to one Saviour. Mr. Coolidge remained as acting pastor less than two years, and December 18, 1872, Rev. Theodore L. Day was installed pastor. Hc resigned in July, 1874, owing to poor health and fear that his people were bur- dened in raising his salary. Then for two years Rev. C. S. Walker, later professor at the Massachusetts Agricultural College, supplied the pulpit, and for the six years follow-
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.
REV. H. O. HANNUM.
ing Mr. Walker's labors a number of men preached for the church, but in May, 1882, Rev. Egbert N. Munroe was in- stalled, only to resign in February, 1884. At the council which approved of his dismissal, it was voted: "That it would be better for this chureli to forego all claim to be- quests and move nearer the city's growth."
Tev. Henry Hyde took charge of the church in the spring of 1885 and remained until June, 1888. During his pastorate the site of the present church building was pur- chased and work was begun on the plant. September 18, 1888, Rev. G. W. Winch, who proved a strong preacher and a valiant fighter for civic righteousness, was installed pastor and continued as such until January, 1907. He was succeeded by Rev. Henry O. Hanum, the present pastor, who was installed February 28, 1008.
No church in the city excels the First Congregational Church in zeal for religious education. The Sunday school has been carefully graded and an exacting course of study prepared. Its superintendent is P. M. Judd, but Dr. R. E. Dickson and E. M. Dickinson, former superintendents, have had a large share in its reorganization. This church further exhibits its interest in its young people by employing a secretary for its Young People's department. The first in- cumbent of this position was G. H. Mayer Oakes, who re- cently resigned, and is now studying at Valpariso Univer- sity, Indiana.
The Men's Class is known far and wide for its large
attendance and the excellence of the speakers who appear before it.
A notable feature in this parish is its Weekly Calendar. remarkably attractive in its makenp, and including a page called "The Study Window," whose pronouncements are highly uplifting.
James H. Wakelin, a composer of ability, is organist and choir master, having under his direction a double quar- tet. He has remained loyal to the church of his youth in spite of flattering calls to other fields of service.
The church has recently purchased a fine property at 59 Pearl street for a parsonage, and, through prominent mem- bers, controls property adjoining its splendid plant, on which it hopes to build a parish house some time in the not too distant future.
Rev. H. O. Hannum writes: "The First Church spire is the highest object in the city, and is readily seen from any direction. That church desires that it shall stand to every passerby and every citizen of Holyoke for the highest things. In one sentence. the spire of the First Church, points for us to Christian nurture, to systematic world-wide benevolence, to the rich inheritance of Protestants, to the message of good tidings for mourner and sinner,-and to the hardest task God has ever laid on man, Christian love applied to modern life."
Officers : Deacons, John K. Judd, George W. Brain- erd, Roland T. Oakes, Charles C. Judd, William Eastman,
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HISTORY OF HOLYOKE'S CHURCHES
Alexander McAuslan, C. A. Allen; clerk. Coleman H. Waite; treasurer, Arthur N. Smith ; standing committee, minister, deacons, clerk and treasurer, superintendent of Bible school, chairman of visiting committee, Mrs. S. E. Wilcoxen, Miss Mabel Judd, J. H. Wylie, W. C. Gaylord and J. F. Owen ; superintendent of Bible school, Philip M. Judd: Ladies' Home Circle, president, Mrs. R. F. Kelton ; Women's Missionary Society, president, Mrs. William East- man ; the King's Daughters, president, Miss Loraine Van Wagenen; the Men's Club, president, William L. Foote; Y. P. S. C. E., president, Winthrop Brainerd; sexton, Lyman F. Thorpe.
Rev. Henry Oliver Hannum came to Holyoke after fruitful pastorates at Southwick, Boston and Superior, Wis. He has welcomed 115 new members during his present pastorate and has been very active in deepening the spirit of fellowship among the Congregational churches in Hampden County. This summer he enjoyed a well- carned vacation in Europe.
GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH
REV. HENRY FRECH, Postor
This congregation is an organic part of the Reformed Church in the United States, and is governed by the con- stitution, laws, and rules of said church. The Reformed Church in the United States is the American representative of the earliest group of churches which sprang from the great religious movement of the sixteenth century, of which Zwingli and Calvin were distinguished exponents. It is historically derived from the Reformed churches of Switzerland and Germany; its confession is the Heidelberg Catechism, and its polity is Calvin's Presbyterianism. The denomination has some 300,000 members in the United States, and raises about $2,500,000 a year for maintenance and benevolence.
The Holyoke German Reformed Church was organized October 16, 1892, with 17 members, and of the charter inemhers five are still active. The present membership is 152.
The roll of pastors follows: Rev. Albert Bruchlos, December, 1892-September, 1896; Rev. Henry Van Hagen, September, 1896-September, 1897; Rev. Jacob Weber, Sep- tember, 1897-Julv. 1903; Rev. G. H. Settlage, August, 1903- January, 1910; Rev. Henry Frech, May, 1910 until the present time.
At the corner of Elm and Sargeant streets stands the beautiful and churchly huilding of this congregation.
This church is thoroughly organized, and also conducts a week-day school for the training of its children. The
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GERMAN REFORMED CHURCH.
REV. HENRY FRECH
presiding officers of the different boards and societies are as follows : Church Council, Henry Horn; Sunday School, George Jalinig; Ladies' Aid, Mrs. Oskar Schubach ; Men's Brotherhood, Karl Werner; Young People's Society, Otto Scheibner: Young Men's Society, George Bilz ; Ever Ready Circle, Miss Mabel Ezold; Helping Hand, Frida Blank ; Sunshine Club, Mrs. Charles Thunert; Chorister, Hugo Popp: Organist, Mrs. Hugo Popp.
Preparations are being made for the proper celebration of the twentieth birthday of the church. A committee has been appointed to plan for wiping out the debt on the church property. In three months' work one-third of the necessary money has been secured, and there is the utmost confidence that the movement will be successful.
Pastor Frech has traveled much abroad, and liis long pastorate in Brooklyn has given him experience which is proving most valuable to his church here.
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH
REV. AUGUST BRUNN, Pastor
For minny years our city has been favored by having in its constituency a large number of Germans, most of whom are Protestants, and many of them were trained in the Lutheran confession. As long ago as 1866 religious serv-
ices in the German language were held in a schoolhouse at the corner of Park and Sargeant streets, a building which was later turned into a tenement block. Mr. August Sturs- berg, owner of the Germania Mills, did much for the spirit- ual welfare of the Germans, for it was largely through his labors that ministers came to Holyoke to hold services in the German language, and he gave generously toward build- ing the first church edifice. This building was erected in 1867 at a cost of $5,000, and the work was done under the leadership of Rev. Mr. Frankel, the first pastor of the society. It is pleasing to remember that for five years this organization, which preceded the present one, was aided by the Congregational Home Missionary Society, while an- other interesting fact is that both the first pastors were Presbyterians, Pastor Schwartz as well as Pastor Frankel. Mr. Schwartz remained here nearly five years, and in addi- tion to usual pastoral duties he taught week-day classes in German, and these classes are continued till this day.
Rev. W. R. Bucher, a Lutheran minister, next took charge of the work, and continued in charge for about four years. During his pastorate a parsonage, costing $2,000, was built, the money being provided by members of the congregation buying shares. This minister had traveled extensively and had been a missionary. Rev. Mr. Muelde is next on the list of pastors, but he remained only six months, to be followed by a Rev. Mr. Schwartz, brother of the other pastor of that name, and he remained three years.
We now come to a pastorate of fourteen years, the in- cumbent being Rev. F. B. Hanle, who is remembered as a good preacher and faithful pastor. though sad to relate, the term of service came to an end amid unpleasantness, partly owing to financial misunderstanding and partly to the pas- tor's refusal to sanction some organization. This strife had
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HISTORY OF HOLYOKE'S CHURCHES
as its result the organization of a church in place of a mere society, as it was felt that this step would render less probable similar difficulties in the future. September 3, 1888, a church was organized, and to this body the Holyoke Water Power Company deeded the land on which the church building stood. There were 70 charter members,
For a long time it had been the desire of many that the church be a regular Lutheran church with a regular Lutheran pastor, and at last the dream was to come true, for in Decem- ber, 1888, Rev. August Brunn began his work here which he has continued so aggressively up to the present time. Soon, under his leaderslup the church became self-supporting; soon the huilding proved too small for the increasing congregations ; so in 1891 the edifice was enlarged and thoroughly renovated, and in the basement were arranged pleasant quarters for the social life of the parish, Religious education was not neglected, and at every possible moment classes were held and are still held for instruction not only in religion but also in the German language. For twenty years the organist, John Wassel, has also performed the duties of teacher. Pastor Brumm, fired with the missionary spirit, labored untiringly in Springfield, Easthampton and Westfield, until today in each of these places there are Lutheran churches and pastors.
A hard blow fell, when, on the 14th of February, 1899, on a cold night during a terrible blizzard, fire broke out in the church building, and soon the structure was totally destroyed, though the parsonage was saved.
It was voted to bitild a new church, and during the construction of what is the pres- eut building. worship was held in oue of the public schools.
Just a year after the burning of the old building the new church was ready for dedication, It is a churchly building, constructed of red brick, with brown stone trimmings. It cost $26,000, and is a decided addition to the appearance of South Holyoke. The auditorium seats over 600, and the building is surmounted by a fine spire, 120 feet high. In the rear is another building, two stories in height, containing the school rooms, meeting room, aud parsonage,
By carnest effort the debt which rested upon this property has been paid, and the prospects are that the social rooms must soon be enlarged.
In the parish at the present time there are some 1,000 souls, of whom 590 are communi- cants. There are 99 voting members, 133 children in the week-day school, and 397 in the Sunday school. The Ladies' Society has 115 members, the Young People's Society 200, the Young Men's 70, while connected with the church are two benefit societies which aid their members in case of illness, and which also make payments in case of death. For several years this church has been associated with the largest Lutheran synod in the United States, com- monly known as the Missouri Synod, and is a generous contributor to the missionary and educational interests of that synud.
REY AUGUST BRUNN.
.At this chapel, July 12. 1802, a church was organized, made up by 49 members, dismiss- ed at their request from the Second Bap- tist Clurch, Holyoke ; one from the First Baptist Church of this city, and one from the First Bap- tist Clurch of Chico- pee Falls. A recog. mition service was heki July 19th of that year.
The roll of pastors Is as follows: Rev. George E. Nichols, July, 1802-June, 1893; Rev. E. S Ufford, November 13, 1893-
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BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH
REV. A. E. HOOPER, Pastor
The Second Baptist Church, Holyoke, during the pastorate of Rev. C. H. Kimball, who be- gan his work here in September, 1886, took on some of the martial spirit, which its militant pastor had exhibited as a soldier in the Civil war, and entered npon two important missionary enterprises, the Ward One Mission, as it was known in those days. and an ef- fort in Willimau- sett, which has be- come the Beulalı Bap- tist Church. During his pastorate, which concluded in 1889. a chapel was built at Willimansett.
REV. ALFRED E. HOOPER.
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HISTORY OF HOLYOKE'S CHURCHES
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1000. Mr. Ufford's name is associated the world around with his familiar song, "Throw Out the Life Line." Rev. G. A. Martell, December 2, 1000-February 7, 1909; Rev. H. S. Foster. April 1, 1909-September 1, 1911.
Rev. Alfred E. Hooper began his work here January 1, 1912, having just concluded a pastorate at Lee, and he has already proved himself the man for the place. He has a wife and four children.
Until his death last year Homer J. Stratton was the only superintendent which the Benlah Sunday school had
ever known. He began his generous service January 29, 1888, and held his important position until he passed away. October 31, 1911. He gave both work and money without stint. The present superintendent is Richard R. Mudd. The activity of the Men's Class is highly commendable, for the members have by their private expenditure, coupled with the labors of their own hands, added two excellent rooms to the plant. The church building was enlarged und renovated during Mr. Martell's pastorate.
The church is actively engaged in cancelling a mortgage which amounted to $1,000, but which has been reduced $400 during the past two years.
Among the officers of the church are the following con- secrated workers:
Deacons, George H. Shaw, Arthur E. Snow. Thomas Stutters, and John Mallory: clerk, Mrs. Martha Shaw; treasurer, Thomas Stutters; treasurer of the benevolent fund, Mrs. Jennie Mulholland: organist, Miss Marian Severance : sexton, Edward Frank.
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HISTORY OF HOLYOKE'S CHURCHES
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
REV. E. B. DOLAN, Pastor
This church, the second oldest in Holyoke, was formally organized at the home of Caleb Humeston, on Homestead avenue, October 3, 1803, where a society had been organized two years before. The first building was created opposite the cemetery, near Ely Grange, in 1792, and traveling preachers used it until 1800, when the Congregationalists secured a third interest in it and it was moved north to where the Joseph Metcalf schoolhouse wow stands. In 1826 this church felt strong enough to stand alone and erected a frame building on the present site. The church plotted and sold about three acres of land on the south side of South street in 1873, and in 1880 erected the present brick building and parsonage. In 1906 the addition was built. The pres- ent property is valued at about $30,000, and there are regu- lar sittings for 363 persons.
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