Restoring Grace: November 2012

Monday, November 19, 2012

On Sunday, November 18, the bells were dedicated at rung for the first time. Please see this video of the bells ringing. Check back later for more photo from the day!

Friday, November 16, 2012

It's that time! The scaffolding is down, the bells work. There is still some work to be completed on the project, like the stained glass window repairs, but we are ready to bless and dedicate!

You are cordially Invited to

Grace Episcopal Church

Bell Rededication

and Restoration Celebration

Sunday, November 18, 2012

10:00AM – Festive Holy Eucharist

11:30AM – Bell Re-dedication

and Ice Cream Social

Grace Episcopal Church

160 High Street

Medford, MA 02155

www.gracemedford.org

781-396-7215

office@gracemedford.org

About Grace Church

Grace Episcopal Church is a multigenerational, diverse and welcoming Christian community which values shared leadership, service to those in need and nurturing all in the love of God.

Built in 1867, the Grace Church Sanctuary is on the National Register of Historic Places. Designed by noted architect Henry Hobson Richardson, it is his oldest surviving Church.
The chimes in the steeple were raised in 1873, and cast by Blake Brothers Company, successor firm to Paul Revere's. The 90-foot tower holds nine bells. The largest bell was given to Grace by the city of Medford for use as a fire-bell.

The stained glass window, “Rebecca at the Well” was created by renowned 19th century artist John LaFarge. Between 1882 and 1957, several additions were made to the church building, including the parish hall and education wings.

Grace Church is a dynamic and vibrant spiritual home to a diverse congregation of over 200 families with different racial, social, ethnic, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Some are lifelong Episcopalians; some were raised in other denominations, all have found Grace Church is their spiritual home.

Grace Episcopal Church

160 High Street

Medford, Massachusetts 02155

781-396-7215