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New Sanctuary the jewel of renovated church; Storm no match for hardy, eager parishioners After all
the planning, all the meetings, all the delays, there was no way a little old
blizzard was going thwart the opening of the new Sanctuary.
John Bendas makes his way up the snowy walk before the first service in the new Sanctuary. A blizzard the night before covered Chatham in 20 inches of snow.
Bishop Barbara C. Harris consecrates the new Sanctuary's altar. Rector Brian W. McGurk stands at the right of the bishop, to assist her. Other clergy present for the blessing are, from left, Rev. Prince Wreh, Assistant Rector Gail Smith, Rev. Ellen McKinley, Rev. Harold Shaffer and Rev. Homer McCue. In the opening of her sermon, the bishop praised the "beautiful, new, resurrected" space.
At the close of the service, Brian and Senior Warden Carolyn Otis called forward Building Committee chair Bruce Wood, members of the Building Committee, and architect Dan Barton, to honor them for their hard work. Also honored was Dick Carroll, who passed away days before the opening service.
After the service parishioners gathered in the Parish Hall for the annual Holiday Brunch, thanks to the efforts of Bob Hessler, Pat Cass, and legions of volunteers.
To see more pictures from our big day,
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Abby Ericson,right, talks with Bishop Shaw at the Youth Rally Diocese's Convention highlights 225th anniversary; Bishop Shaw
Dr. David C.
Garre, former senior warden and long-time member of St. Christopher’s, was
unanimously elected to the position of lay member of the Cathedral Chapter, at
the annual convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts.
Soundings See the January issue of our newsletter Soundings for stories on the upcoming, long-anticipated opening of the new Sanctuary. You can also find back issues on the Soundings page.
Bishop Harris visits St. Christopher's!
Just as if you were sitting with the congregation! Visit our Sermons page to hear podcasts of the latest theological talks given during 10 a.m. worship services or to listen in on special events. welcome
In this website you will find a schedule of our worship services and programs. We would be pleased to have you join our parish family. For we strive to be just that — a family, working together, sharing our various skills and talents to serve the true head of our household – our Lord, Jesus Christ!
The Rev.
Brian W. McGurk, St. Christopher's Mission
We welcome all persons to the warmth
and beauty of the Anglican tradition.
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