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1777: Reformed congregation saves the Liberty Bell |
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Old Zion Reformed Church hides the Liberty Bell from British soldiers.
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The British occupy Philadelphia - seat of the rebellious Continental Congress - and plan to melt down the Liberty Bell to manufacture cannons. But the Bell has disappeared.
A congregation of the Reformed Church (forebears of the United Church of Christ), Old Zion in Allentown, PA, has it safely hidden under the floorboards of their sanctuary.
For a list of 20 notable UCC Firsts, check out the More Options menu at the bottom of the left-hand column on this page.The United Church of Christ (UCC) is a union of four principal traditions: Congregational, Christian, Evangelical, and Reformed. Each of these traditions has left a mark on U.S. religious and political history, often in the lead on issues of peace, justice and equality.
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