New Utrecht Reformed Church

New Utrecht Reformed Church
Serving the community since 1677

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"Great prices" at long-running Brooklyn Thrift Sale

The New Utrecht Thrift Sale, a tradition in Bensonhurst that attracts savvy shoppers from Brooklyn and beyond, opens its doors at the Parish House of the New Utrecht Reformed Church on Saturday, April 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parking is available in the church lot at 18th Ave. between 83rd and 84th Streets. Bus and subways lines are nearby.

A church leader, Rose Lood, remembers when her mother would be preparing for the sale of clothing, linens, shoes, books, toys, handbags, jewelry and houseware -- and that was more than 70 years ago. "We have great prices," Mrs. Lood says, "and we always have visitors from all over. Some of them start lining up early."

Refreshments and a light lunch are available to purchase. Proceeds from the sale of new and gently used items benefit restoration of the New Utrecht Reformed Church complex. The sanctuary, next to the Parish House, was built in 1828. The church itself was established in 1677.

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How they looked then: Coney Island, other Brooklyn summer resorts in the 1800s

Manhattan Beach's Oriental Hotel,
built in 1876

Coney Island's gaudy history and that of Brooklyn's other major shore resorts – Manhattan Beach, Brighton Beach and Bath Beach – will be the subject of an illustrated talk by Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger. Presented by the Friends of Historic New Utrecht, Mr. Schweiger's talk will take place on Wednesday evening, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Parish House of the New Utrecht Reformed Church, 18th Ave. and 84th St., Bensonhurst. Admission is free.

Drawing on his collection of more than 3,000 images of old Brooklyn scenes, the Borough's official history expert will discuss the rise of Brooklyn's southern shore as a summertime mecca for millions of New Yorkers for well over a century.

Mr. Schweiger was appointed Borough Historian in 2002 by Borough President Marty Markowitz. For more than 30 years he has been conducting walking tours and presenting lectures on Brooklyn history. He has given numerous interviews about Brooklyn history, and contributed to books on the subject. He acted as a media spokesperson for the Brooklyn Bridge 125th Anniversary in 2008. Mr. Schweiger is a retired school teacher and is currently President of the Brooklyn College Alumni Association.

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Here is New Utrecht's official mascot!

New Utrecht's official mascot, a land tortoise, at the Parish House after the Ash Wednesday service.

Photos by Vincent La Marca

New Utrecht Calendar of Events

Divine Worship, every Sunday, 11 a.m.
Communion, Sunday, Apr. 1 and 8, 11 a.m.; Thursday Apr. 5, 8 p.m.
Learn more about New Utrecht Church
New Utrecht Children's Church, every Sunday at 11 a.m.
Thrift Sale, Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
FHNU Lecture Series, lecture on Brooklyn's resorts in the 1800s by Ron Schweiger, Wednesday, Apr. 25, 7:30 p.m.
FHNU Board Meeting, Tuesday, May 22, 7:30 p.m.

All events, unless otherwise noted, are at the Parish House.
Info: (718) 236-0678 or e-mail us

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