Byline: Grace O'Connor Staff writer
Founded in 1790 by people in the whaling industry, First Presbyterian Church was the first church in Hudson.
Over the years it drew distinguished congregants, including Martin Van Buren, eighth president of the United States, and Frederick Church of the Hudson River school of painting.
Now, the 135 members of First Presbyterian are celebrating the church's bicentennial.
The Rev. Matthew Medford, installed a year ago as pastor, said all are invited to a special service at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, to celebrate the church's 200th year. Medford noted that Virginia Kiel, church soloist for 35 years, will …
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