Our story

Established 1675

“Remember the days of old, consider the years long past; ask your father, and he will inform you; your elders, and they will tell you.” (Deut. 32:7, NRSV)

A house of worship since 1675

350 years and counting

The granite monument in front of the church proclaims: “A house of worship has stood on this site since 1675.” That year, on May 27, the frame of the original Meeting House was raised. It served as both church and the seat of Woodbridge Township government until 1700.

The founders of Woodbridge were Puritans, and the congregation was non‑denominational until 1710, when it became Presbyterian. Today, First Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge is the sixth‑oldest congregation in New Jersey and the third‑oldest Presbyterian church in the state.

Two buildings, one enduring witness

Only two buildings have stood on this site. The first was the 1675 Meeting House. In 1803, Jonathan Freeman constructed a new sanctuary measuring sixty‑six by forty‑six feet. That building remained largely unchanged until about 1875, when it received a Victorian exterior.

In 1972, the structure was fully renovated, giving the church its present appearance. For generations it was affectionately known as the “Old White Church,” a name still remembered with warmth.

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Leadership across generations

Pastors through 330 years

Over more than three centuries, the congregation has been served by twenty‑five pastors. Their ministries shaped the life of the church, guided its witness, and helped it remain rooted in Scripture and responsive to the needs of its community.

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