History
Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the Bedford Presbyterian Church has ministered in the community for more than 250 years.

The Scot Irish Presbyterians who settled Bedford in 1737 first worshipped in private homes or barns or traveled 12 miles to Londonderry. By 1749, the townspeople asked for an organized church and for the opportunity to call a minister. The first Meetinghouse was erected in 1755 on the site of the present Town Hall, and was used for worship and town meetings for 75 years.

In 1826, some 56 shareholders formed a legal society called the Bedford Presbyterian Church and Society, its official name until the 1930s. This body prepared the plans and funding for our church building, which was completed in 1832.

Twenty-four pastors and two associate pastors have served here. Our senior pastor, The Rev. E. Nicholas Van Gombos joined us in 2004. Our associate pastor, The Rev. Karen J. Hagy has been with us since 1998.

Book of Remembrance
A book documenting the church history was prepared for our 250th anniversary in 1999. To download the book in PDF format, just click below. The file is approximately 10MB.

Book of Remembrance