It’s Time to Save Hudson’s ICONIC Church
Nestled in the heart of Hudson’s historic downtown, the First Presbyterian Church has been a pillar of the city for nearly 200 years. Today, it is a community gathering place and its clock reminds Hudsonians every hour of the time. Now, the church needs your help. Learn more below.
FPC needs $1 million+ in preservation work
The First Presbyterian Church needs more than $1 million in preservation work to address critical concerns and ensure its longevity, according to a new assessment. The prescribed work includes “high-priority” projects including repairs and to steeples, masonry, woodwork, electrical and safety systems.
A Drone's Perspective on FPC
This new video shows the beauty of First Presbyterian Church but also where preservation work is needed — from rotted gables on the towers, to decayed eaves, to shifting and missing stone and tile. The Friends are embarking on a new structural assessment of the building to prioritize projects and to seek funding for them. Anyone interested in helping to protect this landmark, can contact the Friends at HudsonFriendsofFPC@gmail.com.
It’s the church that inspires community, artistry, and compassion. Today, this historic church is a spiritual and community hub, and its spire continues to be a beacon of Hudson, just as it always has over its 188-year history.
The church that inspires now needs your help to ensure it continues to stand tall as an iconic feature of Hudson’s skyline.
A NEW ROOF
Thanks to generous donations from dozens of members of the community and the New York Landmarks Conservancy Sacred Sites Program, First Presbyterian Church has a new standing seam roof that covers the original structure of the church, which was built in 1837. The roof was completed in spring 2023 and protects the congregation as well as other building tenants, including the Greater Hudson Promise Neighborhood.
In Preserving the Past,
Paving a Way for the Future
Click below to learn more about this historic church.