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Local church to celebrate anniversary

By Lexi MooreThe First Presbyterian Church of Beaver Creek will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Sunday.Rev. Charles Thayer conducted the first service in Beaver Creek on June 6, 1880. Members of the community who were interested in joining the church began plans and construction of a building for their services.The building was dedicated on December 4, 1881.In 1954 the congregation completed the church manse or pastor’s residence next to the church. This building was remodeled in 2005. The renovations included finishing the basement to include two bedrooms, a full bath and a family room. Additionally, the floor plan was opened and new flooring and cabinets have been added.The manse will be open to the public during the anniversary celebration on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.During the early 1960s renovations on the church building began. On June 27, 1965, the new building was dedicated. It still welcomes parishioners at the corner of 3rd Street and 4th Avenue.Sunday’s celebration begins with a special service at 2 p.m. followed by an open house reception until 4:30 p.m.Former pastors Burton Blair, Robert Raedeke and Sara Hagena plan to attend the event.

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