The third time seemed to be the charm! After two cancellations in 2023 due to heavy rain, we were finally able to host a fabulous concert on the lawn by the Celebration Brass Band of Vermont on Thursday evening, October 10, 2024. The weather was a bit chilly, but we were blessed by sunshine, dry… Continue reading
News and Past Events
Grounds Clean-up Day 2024
The sun shone brightly on a recent Sunday morning in Guilford! On June 2, 2024, Board Vice President Anne Montgomery met with members of the Youth Group from St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, Brattleboro, for a very successful Clean-up Day on the grounds of Christ Church. Led by parishioner Lydia Taggert of Greenfield, Mass., the Youth… Continue reading
Women of Christ Church Guilford: Two Examples from the Early Days
In honor of Women’s History Month, here are short biographical sketches of two women associated with Christ Church Guilford about whom we have at least a little information. We celebrate these women in part because their lives have often, sadly, been hidden from our view over the centuries. Molley (Rice) Gale. Molley/Molly/Mary was a… Continue reading
Seasons greetings!
Thanks to Andy Burrows for this beautiful digital greeting — enjoy! Happy holidays from the Board of the Christ Church Guilford Society, Inc.
Summer 2023 Recap – Including a Lightning Strike!
In January 2023, the Christ Church Guilford Society, Inc., was awarded a $20,000 matching grant by the Vermont Division of Historic Preservation to make necessary repairs to the roof. We were very proud that this is the highest level awarded by VDHP. The repairs are essential in order to make the building safe once again… Continue reading
Damage caused by lightning September 2023
Outdoor Band Concert a Big Success
On Thursday evening, June 1, 2023, an enthusiastic crowd gathered on the lawn of Christ Church Guilford to listen to the Brattleboro Union High School Jazz Band wow them with music they had been working on all year. The students and audience expressed deep gratitude to retiring BUHS Band Director, Steve Rice, for his decades… Continue reading
In memoriam: Robert Anderson
The Christ Church Guilford community offers our deepest sympathy to the family of Robert Anderson, longtime champion of Christ Church.
Two Bishops Griswold
Former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, the Rt. Rev. Frank Griswold, died on March 5, 2023. Frank Tracy Griswold III was related to the Rt. Rev. Alexander Viets Griswold, who was significant to the history of Christ Church Guilford.
Temporary roof repairs completed
Walker and Company Roofing and Construction, LLC, Brattleboro, has completed several urgent temporary roof repairs at Christ Church to keep certain parts of the building watertight. These projects include the installation of four screens (3 by 8 feet); installation of a six-foot aluminum cap; repair of flashing on the bell tower; and the replacement of… Continue reading