With our growing audience size and the pending sale of Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial United Methodist Church, the Binghamton Downtown Singers initiated a search for a new home this past Spring.  After investigating 15 different venues for performance, rehearsal and storage space, the board is pleased to announce our new home is the United Presbyterian Church at 42 Chenango Street in Binghamton NY.

"This is a beautiful facility and they are excited to welcome us into their space." says president Julie Drozdowski. 

The building has an interesting and rich history. In 1860, the New York City architect, J. J. Lyons was hired to design a magnificent new church for the congregation of the Presbyterian church on Chenango Street which was out growing the original church built in the early 1800's.  The new church was a Romanesque design with a towering spire that could be seen from all over the city.  The new church was completed in two years, but on the night before its dedication, a fire broke out and the magnificent church burned to the ground.  Undeterred, pastor Rev. Dr. George Boardman lead his congregation in the effort to rebuild, and in a little over a year the splendid building we see today was once again gracing downtown Binghamton.

Inside the church, the sanctuary boasts not one, but two Tiffany glass mosaics.  One in the alcove over the altar depicting the Bible story of Jesus found teaching in the temple. The other is located at the rear of the pews and shows a Christian crusader with the words of the Our Father prayer superimposed.

The pipe organ too has its own bit of history. In the 1950's it was lovingly restored by a prominent member of the parish.  Long time Binghamton residents will recognize his name - Edwin A. Link.