Federal Street Church, Presbyterian church building in Boston, Massachusetts
The Federal Street Church stands as a religious structure designed by architect Charles Bulfinch, featuring a Gothic steeple and traditional New England architectural elements.
Established in 1729 by Scots-Irish Calvinists, the congregation first gathered in a barn on Long Lane before constructing their permanent building in 1744.
William Ellery Channing defined Unitarian Christianity from this pulpit in 1803, initiating a theological movement that influenced American religious thought.
The American Unitarian Association formed in the church vestry on May 25, 1825, establishing a formal organization that continues to guide Unitarian practices.
Originally named Long Lane Meeting-House, the church adopted its Federal Street name in 1788 to commemorate the ratification of the United States Constitution.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.35560,-71.05640
Latest update: March 16, 2025 12:33
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