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Photographer: Bradley Owen
Taken: August 30, 2021
Caption: Bell Tower Restoration Plaque
Additional Description: Dedicated to the unquestioning faith, undaunted courage, and relentless determination of all the former and present members of the congregations of the First Presbyterian Church of Grafton, WV 1856 - 1972; and the St. Pauls Lutheran Church of Grafton, WV 1870 - 1972.

The untiring efforts of these many people, along with the Leadership of their respective clergy, resulted in the establishment of the first truly "Federated Church" in West Virginia.1972.

Serving as witness to the world that congregations of two denominations (Lutheran - Presbyterian) can successfully come together with a common purpose "TO SERVE ONE GOD". The "CHURCH OF THE COVENANT" was born February 1, 1972.

"UNITED TO SERVE"

October 19, 1992
Submitted: September 3, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p607680
File Size: 1.629 Megabytes

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