Our History

  1665

  William Nickerson brings family to Monomoyick aka Chatham. Conducted Sabbath services in his home 

  Only other church on Cape Cod was in Eastham, a 13 Mile trip

· 1693

   First meeting house constructed. Not too much info known about this building

·  1697

  Mr. Jonathan Vickery becomes the first preacher -Fisherman by trade. Didn’t have formal theological training (wasn’t ordained)

·  1700

  Second meeting house constructed February 15 1700  -  decided to build a meeting house during a village meeting

  Located near “Great Hill”,Highest point in Chatham (131Ft)

  Timber came locally where as planed boards came from New Hampshire due to lack of mills on Cape
   Small plain square building

   April 30 1702 Jonathan Vickery drowns during a fishing trip. Leaves a widow and seven kids.
 
   June 15 1720  Church officially organized 

·  1729

   Second meeting house is enlarged. Lasted about 100 years

   Receives further additions in 1773

   Torn down in 1830 and sold in parts to various people around town

·   1830

   Current meeting house constructed at a location known as union cemetery, 3 Miles away. Cost $ 2,920 to build

·   1831

   Pews and bell introduced

·  1866

   Current church remodeled and moved to current location

·  July 15 1887

   Steeple struck by lightening. Quickly repaired for ships

·   1961

   Annex building added

   Church becomes affiliated with the UCC

·         Chandelier  -  1848

·         Bell + Pews  -  1831

·         Communion table  -  over 300 years old

·         Paul Revere communion set

·         Balcony clock  -  1846

·         Pulpit  -  1968

·         55 ministers