Old Presby Days For Year of June 22, 2008 to June 21, 2009

Celebrating the 140th Anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, Santa Barbara

Outline of Plans for 140th Anniversary Celebrations:

I. Organization and Settlement Era  - 1865 to 1890

Celebration on Sunday, June 22, 2008, - During, Between, and After Services.

II. Boom or Bust Era 1891 to 1914

Celebration will be Ice Cream Social – fun-time for whole family – on Saturday, August 23, 2008, at 2:00 noon in Church Patio, in Cooperation with the Membership Team.

III. World War I and After Era1915 to 1924

Celebration planned for Saturday, September 27, 2008, at noon, in cooperation with Presbyterian Women, featuring our Mission Outreach, with all past missionaries at a reception.

IV. Disasters Strike Era1925 to 1940

Celebration planned with Presbyterian Women for Monday Evening, November 24, 2008, in CFC – Soup Supper, with charges for bowls, and ingredients to raise money for needy. 

V. World War II Era – 1941 to 1949

Celebration planned for Friday, January 9, 2009, at 6:30 pm in CFC, in cooperation with Clipper Club – “USO Night” honoring all Veterans of all Wars and Services, in uniforms.

VI. Population Boom Era1950 to 1965

Celebration planned for Sunday, March 8, 2009 -- During, Between, and After Services. Open House in cooperation with Church School and Early Childhood Center.    

VII. Modernization Era – 1964 to 1985

Guided tours of stained glass windows, organ, shields, and historical “Creed” banners, planned for Sunday, May 3, 2009 -- Between and After Services.

VIII. Global Outlook Era1986 to Present

Celebration planned during Services on Sunday, June 21, 2009.
Another event will be planned later.

Committee Members for These Events:

Roberta MacKenzie, Chairman
Mary Marsh
Noni Patchell
Junemarie Merrill
George Goodall
Bob Wilke
Virginia Chennell
Loyda Marquez
Betty Kimbel
Marge Whitehouse

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