A History of East Orrington Congregational Church, Orrington, Maine

Time + Trust + Thankfulness

by David H. Lester


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Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 7/22/2011

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 296
ISBN : 9781426973826
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : N/A
Page Count : 296
ISBN : 9781426974977
Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 296
ISBN : 9781426973833

About the Book

Nestled along the shore of the Penobscot River, Orrington, Maine became the home of a small group of worshippers called by God to organize into a Congregational Church in 1833. From that humble beginning and being declared destitute in 1837, this church grew to become the largest church in the Congregational Christian Council of Maine. Drawing on original documents and interviews, this history of the East Orrington Congregational Church delivers a well-researched, fascinating look at the struggles and triumphs of this church and her congregation. The Rev. Dr. David H. Lester traces the church’s original small membership under the guidance of Rev. Cyril Pearl in 1833 through its struggle to keep the doors open in the mid-1970s to its current status as one of the biggest congregational churches in the area. Through a true commitment to time, trust, and thankfulness, this group of dedicated Christians held fast to the resolve to be the Body of Christ outside the walls of the meeting house. A History of East Orrington Congregational Church, Orrington, Maine serves as a worthy testament to their unwavering faith in God and his direction for their ministry.


About the Author

The Rev. Dr. David H. Lester received his master’s and doctorate degrees from Bangor Theological Seminary. He is a local church historian and author of several articles and books. Dr. Lester currently lives in Orrington, Maine, with his wife, Joyce, and serves on the pastoral staff at East Orrington Congregational Church.