Dr. Reverend Locke was called as our Minister from 1909 to 1922. During World War I, Dr. Reverend Locke was granted leave by the Session to serve as chaplain with the Army in France. He and Mrs. Locke were the first family to occupy our present manse at 80 Ridge Road. The floor plan of the house was completely designed and drawn by him. In 1922 Dr. Locke was called to a church in Albany, New York. His years were also memorable because it was he who founded and led the first Boy Scout Troop, Troop 1 in Rutherford, which was one of the first in America.

Reverend Locke’s picture hangs in the lounge and also view the Memorial and Service plaque in the narthex vestibule listing those in our church membership that served our country.

The Centennial Committee has designated Dr. Reverend Locke “Veteran of the Month” for January 2018. His biography and picture will be on display in the main lobby of the Borough Hall for the month. Every month from April 2017 through November 2018 the committee features a man or woman from Rutherford who served our country. This time period represents the 20 months in which the United States fought in WWI 100 years ago.