New Life for an Old Church

From Binghamton NY (with video)

The Christ Episcopal Church is making a pilgrimage through time. It starts in 1961 when it suffered from a serious fire.

"The church itself was saved, but it's been an ongoing problem since," said Rev. Sue Cole.
The problem is still quietly kept in the bell tower, where you can still see the charred wood and remains from that fire.

Some signs are seen outside, too.

"That is due to water damage where it was charred so deeply that its not salvageable," said Lee Liddle from Second Nature Construction. "All of that wood will be replaced."
Work must be done carefully. Christ Episcopal is on the National Register of Historic Places.
It is the oldest public meeting building in the Village of Walton and the heart of a faithful congregation.

"Every person in this church feels that this is a true church family, and we are stewards of this building," said parishoner Lynda Hitt. "We are responsible for the maintenance of this building."

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