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1737 is the year recognized by the Diocese of Connecticut as the beginning of St. John's Church. Anglicans, then Episcopalians, have worshipped at St. John's for 260 years ever since.

 

Second building sketch, 1797    

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second building after "cowshed" additions


 

Second (1797-1848) and Third (1848-1868) buildings

 

Third St. John's Parish building (1848-1868)

Third Church Building after fire of December 24, 1868

Fourth building (present Church) interior 1896

Present Church interior, 1930

Balcony expansion prior to installation of McManis Organ, 1955

McManis Organ pipes and the Rose Window, 1957

Present Church chancel after renovations of 1956-57

Old Parish House Demolition (Photos from the January 23, 1999 Waterbury Republican-American):


 

Latest News

September Events
SEARCH COMMITTEE FOR NEW RECTOR
Applications are available if you wish to be on the Search Committee for the new Rector.  The election for the Search Committee members has been set for September 12, 2010.  Scott Moore will have some with him this Sunday or you can stop by the office to pick one up or we can email one to you.  Just send an email request to stjohns@stjohnsonthegreen.org. All applications should be returned to the church office.

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PHOTO CONTEST

Email in your best photo of the inside or outside of St. John's Church.  Photos will be posted in the hall and voted on by the parishioners at the parish meeting on Sept 12.

Winner will receive a digital camera and winning photo will be featured on the upcoming pledge campaign card.  

Email in photo to scromwell@stjohnsonthegreen.org by Sept. 7.
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