The Restoration Plan
The building has evolved several times in the more than 200 years since it was built, but the goal is to return it to usable condition, while preserving its circa 1885 appearance.
Work in Progress
Restoring the Russell and Rebecca Church Stained Glass Windows
The Russel and Rebecca Church windows are in the back of the sanctuary, on the…
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Repointing the Foundation
Most of the foundation dates to 1839-1840, when the church was constructed on its present…
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Masterful Carpentry
A Greek Revival revival. Two of the worst things for old wood are water, and…
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The Bees are Back: Round 2
I received a call from a neighbor about a bee swarm amassing above the front porch – which sounded “like a little motor” and could be heard from inside their house. And it was growing quickly.
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Slate Roof Repairs
When purchasing the church in May, we knew the roof was leaking in at least 3 places, and had been leaking significantly for some time…
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Restoring the Hardwood Floors
Sanctuary and Altar Floors The sanctuary floor had never been sanded, even when it was…
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Holy Bees!
We spotted a swarm of bees while cleaning the rain gutters in July. According to…
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The Fallen Window
On practically Day #1, we packaged up the window, the fallen shards of glass, and…
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