[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 93 (Thursday, June 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1197]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   KENSINGTON CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH CELEBRATES ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. THOMAS M. FOGLIETTA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 1995
  Mr. FOGLIETTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute the Kensington 
Congregational United Church of Christ in Philadelphia on its 100th 
anniversary.
  The Kensington Congregational Church has witnessed many changes 
throughout the years. Under the watchful eye of Reverend Alan Reider, 
the church has maintained its commitment to its members and its 
community. The Kensington Congregational Church has 68 faithful members 
and draws a standing room crowd every Sunday.
  The church offers provides the youth in its congregation with great 
opportunities through programs such as Sunday School, Bible School, 
Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops. The congregation also helps those in 
need with its Emergency Food Cupboard. Last year, the Kensington 
Congregational Church helped feed 576 families--nearly 1,500 people.
  In recent years, the church has also opened its doors to the 
community at large, hosting meetings to address problems affecting 
Kensington. The congregation has worked with community activists to 
address problems ranging from drug abuse to flooded streets.
  I hope my colleagues will join me today in wishing Rev. Alan Reider 
and the congregation of the Kensington Congregational Church a very 
happy 100th anniversary. I wish the Kensington Congregational Church 
the very best in its next 100 years of service.


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