The Vernon Presbyterian Church will celebrate 186 years of Christian service to their community on Sunday, May 15, 2011.

The day’s events will begin at 10:00am (EST) with visitation before the 10:30am church service. A potluck luncheon will follow the worship service, about 12:00pm, in the church basement.

Church History:

The Vernon Presbyterian Church was founded on May 11, 1825. Reverend John Finley Crowe had come to the Vernon area with the intention of beginning an academy. After preaching, he conducted a meeting at which 8 members joined the church. He continued to serve Vernon as pastor, but decided to locate his college in Hanover.

Vernon Presbyterian Church | 69 Washington Street | Vernon, IN 47282