ABOUT US

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On October 28, 1664...

A small group of men signed a treaty with the Native Indians and established Elizabeth Town.  They built a Meeting House in which to gather for public affairs on weekdays and worship on Sundays. 

On May 26, 1668...

The first Colonial Assembly met in that building. The First Presbyterian Church was the first and only English speaking congregation for many years in what is now New Jersey. 

In 1844...

First Presbyterian Church sponsored the Siloam Presbyterian Mission, which was formed to educate the Africans after church service on Sundays. This mission was not only an opportunity for education but also for fellowship. This Mission was incorporated as the Siloam Presbyterian Church in 1866.

In 1874...

The Third Presbyterian Church sponsored 32 Christians as a Mission. They regularly met at a little schoolhouse to hold service. Shortly after its inception, the Trustees purchased a building and called it the Wolverton School. The school moved to Olive Street and developed into a Chapel. 

In 1885...

The Westminster Presbyterian Church took over the care of the Chapel. They purchased the land and built Hope Chapel. By about 1910, the congregation outgrew the chapel facilities. With their successful fundraising efforts, the cornerstone for a new church was laid on August 10, 1912. 

By 1925...

The people of Hope Chapel felt confident enough to manage their operational affairs independently. The Presbytery authorized the Chapel to become Hope Memorial Presbyterian Church under Reverend Hamilton.