Our bell tower has been repaired!

More still needs to be done to preserve our historic building.

After almost 50 years, St. Stephen's iconic Carpenter Gothic bell tower had deterioriated significantly.

          

                      There were pieces missing.                The bell rope was frayed, timbers were rotting.

 

                The cross on top had deteriorated, and it and the support posts had extensive damage.

 

Our steeple was repaired and our bell was being recoated. 

    

Then the Bell was Blessed and a Giant Crane put it back in place.

 

For a "Drone's Eye View" of the installation, click below:

• Base Installation
• Setting the Bell
• Capping the Tower
• Setting the cross
• Inspection

 

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The Bell Tower replacement is just one part of the repairs and renovations of St. Stephen's done in the past few years. Much of the redwood siding and trim has been replaced as well as the front door, complete exterior painting, refinishing the wood floor in the Parish Hall and work on the heating system. With a building over 150 years old, there's still lots more to do.

 

Please help us keep our historic Carpenter Gothic church in good shape and ready to serve another 150 years.