Renovated Neshanic Church To Host Rededication Ceremony

HILLSBOOUGH, NJ — The Neshanic Reformed Church (NRC) sanctuary building is hosting a re-dedication ceremony to celebrate its new, fresh look.

Built in 1752, this building is the oldest, continuously-used sanctuary in New Jersey and served as a gathering place for soldiers during the Revolutionary War, according to Church Administrator Neva Asinari-Post.

"The structure was in desperate need of repointing so that the mortar between the stones would not succumb to further deterioration, weakening the church’s foundation," said Asinari-Post.

The total cost to restore the church was $154,000. Of that $92,000 was funded from the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund administered by the New Jersey Historic Trust and the State of New Jersey. The balance was paid for by the congregation via a Capital Campaign.

Work began in May with Schnabel Conservation acting as the historical consultant. The repointing and painting of the sanctuary took two months to complete and was done by Weathertest Company.

A re-dedication service for the Neshanic Reformed Church sanctuary will be held Sunday, Oct. 20 at 10 a.m. with Interim Pastor, Rev. David Kahler, presiding. All are welcome to attend.

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