First United Church of Christ
Location #13
Just steps away, First United Church of Christ is another of the oldest buildings in the Lehigh Valley.
27-29 N Third St

About First United Church of Christ
First United Church of Christ was built in 1776 as a joint enterprise between the Lutherans and the “German Reformed” Calvinists. Because of this joint participation it was initially known as the “Union Church,” then became the German Reformed Church when the Lutheran congregation split off. The stone portion of the church was built by Phillip Mixsell on land donated by William Penn and the building is renowned for its Tiffany-style stained glass windows. Go to the back of the church to find a Star of David inscribed in one of the windows in memory of Meyer Hart, Easton’s first shopkeeper and Jewish citizen who contributed to the church building fund. The church served as a military hospital for wounded during the Revolutionary War and was also the site of the Indian Treaty Conference of January 1777.
Special thanks to Richard F. Hope, historian, who contributed a wealth of information for this walking tour.
Written by Kelly Prentice
Photos by Laini Abraham