Visiting West Charlton United Presbyterian Church in Charleton, New York

The West Charlton Presbyterian

Church is a well known landmark

in Saratoga County.

Also known as The Scotch Church, it sits at the southwest corner of New York Routes 147 and 67, diagonally across from the West Charlton Cemetery.

This Church was built in 1880.

The spire sits atop the louvered belfry.

According to the Charlton Historical Society, the Church was built in the Late Victorian Style.

I arrived early for the Sunday

10:30 am Service to take

 pictures of the Church

 from different angles.

The Sunday Sermon was interesting and instructive.  The Lord's Prayer was explained, line by line.  Being raised Catholic, I am unfamiliar with the educational aspect of the Presbyterian Church Service.  

I was given permission to take pictures of the Church's interior and got a brief history of the Church and its community.

West Charlton United Presbyterian Church was founded on October 25, 1792. 

Stairs lead to the Choir Loft.

The rope is used to ring the bell.

Sealing off the belfry prevents birds from getting into the Church.

The Nave & the Altar

The Altar

Services are simulcast to homebound parishioners on the mounted televisions.

Light streams through the

stained glass windows.

This is a lovely Church.

A photo of the back of the Church,

including the Choir Loft &

 Rose Window above the front door.

I appreciated West Chalton United Presbyterian Church's warm and welcoming congregation.  They were happy to share their Church and its history with me, the stranger in their midst.