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Our Reformed Congregation
Aug 16, 20181 min read
Seeking a Bright Economic Future for Port Richmond
State Senator Diane J. Savino encourages Port Richmond Strong to oppose harmful development and encourage projects that will enhance...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Aug 15, 20181 min read
Skyway Visioning
Twenty-one citizens of various ages and interests joined Consultants from Karp Strategies for a Place It! event on behalf of Staten...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Aug 13, 20181 min read
News Conference
Port Richmond Strong sets up to live stream their news conference about community opposition to the proposed development of two "boutique...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Aug 9, 20181 min read
Alexander Hamilton & Aaron Burr, Redux
Daniel J. Watts, original "Hamilton" cast member, spoke to us about a creative career, pointing out that it was easier for Adolph Hitler...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Aug 9, 20181 min read
A tribute to Hip-Hop rocks our Teale Space.
"D. J. Shame the Technician" sets Karyn's Little Angels, SI Youth Dance Team, up as arriving guests mingle ...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Aug 8, 20181 min read
Savoring our shared cultural heritage with the Consulate General of the Netherlands.
Sophie van Doornmalen, Senior Cultural Officer, visited our buildings and cemetery at 54 Port Richmond Avenue and explored how our...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Aug 5, 20181 min read
How the People of Port Richmond Created America
As a grantee of the Lois & Richard Nicotra Foundation, we used our "Pay It Forward" gift from Joe Dai to treat the Port Richmond...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jul 27, 20181 min read
North Cemetery in Summer
The oldest part of our "burial ground" dating from 1696 becomes a lush garden in summer. This view is from the Social Hall beneath the...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jul 26, 20181 min read
Serving the Port Richmond Community
On July 25 we provided space for Port Richmond Strong to hold its third community meeting to discuss proposed development on Port...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jul 26, 20181 min read
Enrollment Event for Seniors
For three hours a steady stream of 65+ seniors dropped by our Teale Space to meet one-on-one with City agencies who had brought their...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jul 13, 20181 min read
A Tale of Two New Yorks
These two gravestone rubbings tell us that, well after the British took over New Amsterdam and renamed it New York in 1664, some of our...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jul 11, 20181 min read
Reaching out to the 60.2 million tourists expected in NYC this year.
We were thrilled to host the Guides Association of New York City. The professional tour guides came by public transportation. For most...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jul 11, 20181 min read
A 214th Anniversary and Aaron Burr
214 years ago today Aaron Burr wounded Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Hamilton died the following day. Burr survived until 1836 when he...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jun 22, 20181 min read
"Taming of the Shrew" in Teale Space
The Staten Island Shakespearean Theater Company presented Taming of the Shrew for two weekends in the Teale Space, which evokes the Globe...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jun 16, 20181 min read
Transportation Alternatives Walking Tour
Karen Lund (last row/right) organized a walking tour of Port Richmond, since transportation was vital to its creation and growth. We...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jun 13, 20181 min read
A 330th Anniversary
Today is the 330th anniversary of the oldest item in our archives, a deed with intact wax seals. Peter and Annetje --members of the Dutch...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jun 11, 20181 min read
Port Richmond STRONG
In February the Reformed Church revived its tradition of community service, begun in 1665, with Dr. Warren A. Mac Kenzie's keynote...
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jun 4, 20181 min read
Wedding Party
The newlyweds hosted a celebration in the 1898 Teale Space. Their decorations and loving spirit made the hall a joyous place.
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Our Reformed Congregation
Jun 4, 20181 min read
I Do!
After our Sunday, June 3, 2018 Worship Service two of our Congregants were married in front of relatives, friends, and fellow Congregants.
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Our Reformed Congregation
May 5, 20181 min read
Harbor Ring
Transportation Alternatives hosted a public information session for its proposed "Harbor Ring," a bike pathway along the edge of New York...
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