05.10.10
Pastor Dan named Patriotic Speaker!
| July 5, 2010 | ||
| 8:30 am |
Pastor Dan has been named this year’s Patriotic Speaker by the Bristol Fourth of July Committee. This is a great honor for Pastor Dan and for First Congregational Church. Bristol’s “Second Highest Honor” after being named Grand Marshall, the Patriotic Speaker is responsible for kicking off the 4th of July festivities.
The Bristol Patriotic Exercises and 4th of July Parade were started by our congregation and Rev. Henry Wight in 1785. In fact, Rev. Wight was the first Patriotic Speaker and held this role for over 40 years. Like Rev. Wight, Pastor Dan is also a war veteran. (Rev. White was in the Continental Army during his studies at Harvard)
Pastor Dan will deliver his address from the Colt School steps on July 5 (yes July 5 since the 4th is on a Sunday the parade must wait!) at 8:30am. Please come out to hear and support him.
In case of rain, the Patriotic Exercises are in the FCC Sanctuary!
Mark Dieterich said,
05.10.10 at 3:03 pm
Dan, great news! You and your family really have a solid connection with this parade now.