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Samuel Johnson, the first Episcopal clergyman in Connecticut, organized Christ Church in Guilford in 1744. The Episcopalians first used a small church, built in 1748 and located within the bounds of Guilford Green. In 1834, the church was sold, with the proceeds financing the construction, in 1834-1838, of a new Gothic-Revival church with a grandly imposing tower. Local builder William Weld constructed a chancel in 1872 and another addition, for an organ, was built in 1890.

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Christ Episcopal Church, Guilford (1838)
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  • August 24, 2023 at 9:37 am
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    I am reverend buzi Michael kariongo from Uganda, Kampala.
    Greetings to you in Jesus name.
    I am requesting to have this church here in Uganda.
    This church is a good church.
    God bless you.
    Address;p.o box 2 bukwo
    Phone number;+256775371987

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