09/17/2026
*David Jackson also shaped generations of musicians through Candor Community Chorus!*
First Baptist Church of Owego will commemorate its 195th anniversary with a special organ concert and reunion celebration on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The event will be held at First Baptist Church, 228 Main St., Owego, NY, and will feature renowned local organist David Jackson.
The celebration is open to everyone! Guests are invited to gather for an afternoon of music, fellowship, remembrance, and gratitude as the church honors nearly two centuries of worship, service, and community life.
Founded on September 20, 1831, First Baptist Church of Owego was organized by thirteen men and seventeen women and became the second church organized in the village. The congregation is historically noted as the first anti-slavery church in the country, and its legacy includes connections to Washington Gladden, Frederick Douglass, J.D. Rockefeller, General Henry Martin Robert, and the Truman family of Owego.
“This anniversary is an opportunity to remember the faith, courage, and service that have shaped First Baptist Church of Owego for 195 years. We look forward to welcoming the community for a meaningful afternoon of music and reunion.”
