Church of the Messiah

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"Church of the Messiah was organized by a few Episcopal families in 1840 with services at private homes 1841-1842. The present structure was consecrated by The Rt. Rev. Horatio Potter in June 1866." 

"The Church of the Messiah was designed by architect John W. Summers, and is one of the finest examples of the Gothic Revival style of architecture in the city. It took 11 years to build, and was one of the few buildings to survive the Great Fire of 1864. Construction on the towering stone structure was completed in time for Christmas Mass in 1865, and the church was consecrated the following June.

The first church officers included many famous men in Glens Falls history, like William McDonald, Abraham Wing, Keys Cool, Walter Geer, and Orange Ferris. Prior to the opening of the Church of the Messiah, Episcopalian services were held in a wooden chapel that was built in 1843 on Ridge Street. That chapel was eventually torn down, and the Queensbury Hotel parking lot currently exists on the site. Like City Hall, the Church of the Messiah is part of the Three Squares Historic District that is currently listed on the National Registry of Historic Places." 

Today the Church of the Messiah is a safe place where all are invited to worship God, grow in faith, and share Christ's love. Join us for Holy Eucharist, Sunday School, Bible studies, Yoga, Knitting, Book Club, Cancer Support Group and so much more. Visit  Church of the Messiah to learn more.  ALL are welcome.

Information quoted from the following sites: 

https://albanyepiscopaldiocese.org/church-of-the-messiah-glens-falls-ny/

www.glensfalls.com/history/buildings/church-of-the-messiah/