Record #:

28098

Author(s):

Chiles, Nancy

Abstract:

In 1822, ushers at the New Bern’s First Presbyterian Church greeted the arriving worshipers and led them to a designated seat facing the congregation. Over the years the church was modernized and additional pews were installed. Today, worshipers are ushered to a seat of their choice.

Source:

Journal of the New Bern Historical Society (NoCar F 264 N5 J66), Vol. 19 Issue 2, Nov 2006, p15-20, il, bibl

Subject(s):

New Bern--Church history; First Presbyterian Church (New Bern)