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On June 30, 2019, the First
Presbyterian Church of San Jose held its last Sunday service, which was attended by members, friends and guest musicians. The congregation voted to dissolve, due to declining membership. The programs that benefit people who are homeless will continue for now.
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In just over a decade, the original wooden building was considered to be too small. A new brick church building was built in 1863. This building was repaired after the earthquake of 1868, and was in use until the
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A new church building, located at 48 N. 3rd Street, was completed and dedicated in April 1908. That building was in use for several decades, until 1968, when it was condemned as a fire hazard.
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In 1953, about 250 members of the First Church became the founding members of the Calvin
Presbyterian Church which closed in 2007.
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On June 3, 1858, the church changed its name to "First
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A new and smaller church building was built on 49 N. 4th Street, and has been in use since 1973.
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