First Unitarian Congregational Society, Gothic Revival church in Brooklyn Heights, United States
The building at 119 Pierrepont Street displays Gothic Revival architecture with stained glass windows and a luminous angel mosaic by Louis C. Tiffany. The interior space was designed by architect Minard Lafever and reflects the structural details typical of this architectural period.
The congregation was founded in 1833 and moved into its Gothic sanctuary in 1844, designed by Minard Lafever as one of Brooklyn's earliest Gothic structures. This choice placed the building among the first to introduce this architectural style to the neighborhood.
The congregation creates space for people of different backgrounds to explore faith alongside work toward justice. You can sense this commitment in how the community gathers and in the programs woven throughout the year.
You can attend services in person or join remotely through Facebook Live or Zoom, whichever works best for you. Listening devices are available to help with audio access during services.
Records from 1923 to 1940 are preserved at the Andover-Harvard Theological Library, revealing how the congregation navigated change during that pivotal era. These documents offer a window into the community's choices and how it shaped its role in the city.
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