Former Christ Church, Watertown

The earliest Episcopal church building in Westbury (now Watertown) was built in 1765. Called Christ Church, it was replaced by a new church in 1794 and then by a third building, located on the street called The Green, built in 1854-1855. That church was replaced on the same site by a new edifice, which still stands today, built in 1924 and designed by Allen & Collens to resemble an English parish church. The church was expanded in 1960 with the addition of a wing for a parish hall. In 2003, Christ Church became one of the “Connecticut Six,” parishes that clashed with Connecticut Bishop Andrew D. Smith over support for the naming of V. Gene Robinson, an openly gay Episcopal priest, as New Hampshire’s bishop. In 2007, the entire congregation severed its ties with the national Episcopal Church and left its church on The Green to become New Hope Anglican Church. In 2010 the former Christ Church was purchased by the nearby Taft School and was renamed Woodward Chapel.

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Woodward Chapel (1924)
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  • May 26, 2015 at 3:56 pm
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    I was hoping someone could tell me where Rev.Jeff Kittrige is now.THANK YOU.

  • June 12, 2015 at 9:06 pm
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    As an organist and AGO member, I am interested in the grand organ in this building. I understand it has been thoroughly rebuilt and revoiced. I also understand that Daniel Scifo is the resident organist. I would like his number, please.
    Sincerely, Rev. W. A. Elsdon

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