First Congregational Church (Shrewsbury, Mass.)

The First Congregational Church (Shrewsbury, Mass.), was organized on 4 December 1723 by sixteen male members. Rev. Job Cushing (1694-1760), a Harvard graduate, was ordained its minister on the same day and held the office of pastor until his death on 6 August 1760. During his ministry, a new church was organized from this church in the North Parish of Shrewsbury (now Boylston, Mass.). The First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury was incorporated on 11 January 1957.

From the description of Records, 1723-1951. (American Antiquarian Society). WorldCat record id: 191259339