Timeline for Churches of Rochester
Organization of the Congregational Society.
The Congregational Meeting House “on the hill” is ready for occupancy.
A Methodist Church is erected. The building’s has served as a church, school, basketball gymnasium, youth hostel, and is now a private residence.
The Universalist Society builds its own church, which today is home to the Public Library and the Rochester Historical Society Museum.
The Congregational and Universalist Societies join together as the United Church.
The Methodist Church joins with the United Church, becoming the Federated Church of Rochester.
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church is consecrated.
Fire destroys the Federated Church.
On July 16, a Verde Antique marble cornerstone is laid at the Federated Church.
The newly-constructed Federated Church is formally dedicated on July 12.