Marblehead Old North Church 350th Anniversary

 In 1983, Marblehead, Massachusetts celebrated the 350th anniversary of the Old North Church. Parishioners joined in for the festivities of this gracious milestone. Rev. Randall H. Niehoff Sr. is shown raising a new banner in commemoration. 


The Church was formed in 1635 while working on Marblehead’s separation from Salem, Massachusetts. The first preacher was Rev. Samuel Cheever, but his service was short-lived due to health issues. The First Congregational Church was renamed in 1877.


The anniversary festivities included visitors, including descendants from the original founders of the church.  Models from the different periods of the institution were put on display, as well. 


The Church’s Mission is that the “Old North Church is an inclusive Christian Community called to bring to life God’s love and grace by sharing the gospel for this time and place; extending the hospitality Christ showed; embodying God’s love and compassion to those in need; and growing together in our understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit at work in our midst.”




Photograph Citations


New Banner for Old North Church in Marblehead to celebrate its 350th Anniversary.  Reverend Randall H. Niehoff Sr. Minister from Marblehead, Massachusetts


Direct descendants of the original 54 People who started the Old North Church in 1635.   L to R: Charlotte Rohes of Marblehead, Elbridge C. Girdler of Marblhead, Elizabeth Jones of Marblehead, Horton Girdler of  Auburn, Maine, and Ms. Lillian Girdler Thomas of Salem.


Marie Stultz- Music Director and her husband Richard,  the Organist. They are looking at models of the three churches, from 1635.


Work Citation

Old North Church. (2023). Old North Church: Marblehead Ma. Strichard. https://www.onchurch.org/ 

Records, in the Marblehead, Mass. Old North Church records, 1684-1866, RG5043. The Congregational Library & Archives, Boston, MA.


Location: Marblehead, MA, USA

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