Oak Lane Reformed Church (Philadelphia, PA)

Collection

Identifier: Church RG 832

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Oak Lane Reformed Church, UCC, Philadelphia, PA records include attendance records, directories, consistory meeting minutes, pastors, photographs, history, constitution and by-laws, sunday school, bulletins, treasurer's reports, legal documents, programs, women's guild. Stained Glass windows.

Dates

Creation: 1902 - 2019

Biographical / Historical

Built in 1905 at 7th St. and 66th Ave.as the Reformed church of Oak Lane. In 1934 it became the Evangelical and Reformed Church of Oak Lane. The first pastor, Abner Stauffer DeChant was followed in 1928 by his son Clement Wieser DeChant who served for 19 years. Feb. 20, 1972 Oak Lane Baptist Church agreed to share facilities with the Oak Lane UCC until 1984 when it dissolved. New Horizons Baptist Church started sharing the facilities in 1986. Three of the stained glass windows were by Nicolo D'Ascenzo and Five by George W. Sotter and one imported from a chapel in Wales. Pastors: Rev. Abner S. DeChant 1902-1910 Rev. Dr. Samuel Bridenbaugh 1911-1921 Rev. Clayton H. Ranck 1922-1928 Rev. Clement W. DeChant 1928-1947 Rev. Nevin Kirk 1947-1951 Rev. Theodore P. Crusius 1952- 1957 Rev. John C. Heater 1957-1968 Rev. Merlin N. Getz 1968-