A Brief History

• 1860  Organization of First Baptist Church and Society
• 1870  Purchase and re-erection of Church Building from 120 Chenango St., Binghamton
• 1923  Remodeling of Church Altar, Sanctuary, new seating; possibly electrification and stained glass windows
• 1943  House purchased for parsonage located at 8 Park Street
• 1960  Centennial Celebration
• 1967  New parsonage built on Pleasant Hill Road
• 1973  New Christian Education Wing
• 1984  New Carpeting in Sanctuary
• 1989  Sanctuary woodwork painted and pews cleaned
• 1990  Mortgage Paid Off
• 1991  New front steps, handicap ramp and sidewalk
• 1992  New storm windows over stained glass
• 1993  New Furnace
• 1994  Remodeling of platform area: raised ceiling, expanded room, new wiring and lights, updated sound system, paved parking lot; finished wrought iron railings
• 1995  Parsonage kitchen and bath updated; church sidewalk replaced; church sign rebuilt and name illuminated
• 1996  New windows in parsonage
• 1997  Church restrooms renovated; parsonage painted and new carpet installed
• 1998  New hot water heater & water softener; Arches remodeled in sanctuary; Nursery, foyer remodeled and restroom added for people with disabilities
• 1999  Choir privacy rail; pulpit chairs recovered; new chairs in choir loft; old wood around windows covered with aluminum and vinyl; new hymnals; steeple straightened
• 2000  Pews in overflow area cut in half to create center aisle
• 2001  Roland Keyboard purchased; new church roof and gutters completed
• 2002  "Jesus Saves" sign installed on front of church; new church sign on lawn
• 2003  Parsonage bath updated; Property purchased adjacent to church for expansion and parking lot; new carpet in front foyer to sanctuary; new video projector and large screen
• 2004  Building Fund established for new Family Life Center; houses demolished and lot leveled on new property
• 2006  Fingerlakes Construction Company selected to construct new expansion; new church website designed
• 2007  Groundbreaking for new Family Life Center
• 2008  Dedication of completed Family Life Center; new platform for concerts
• 2010  150th Anniversary Celebration