Preserving Our Building
The Stratford Street church building was dedicated in 1910. Although not that that old, by Boston standards, our building is over 100 years old now - so something always needs attention. Besides routine maintenance, we have been committed to historic preservation as well as renovation aimed at improving appearance, utility, accessibility, and energy efficiency. 
The Steeples Project. In 2006, the church qualified for a grant from The Steeples Project of Historic Boston, Inc., which helped fund a comprehensive assessment by the Architects and Preservation Planners at McGinley, Kalsow and Associates LLP. Their report included findings from the Boston Historic Preservation Society and structural engineers at MacLeod Consulting, Inc. With guidance from this report and Historic Boston, Inc., priorities were identified to preserve our historic building.  
  • Phase 1 (2006): Comprehensive building assessment; Structural engineer report; Contractor selection
  • Phase 2 (2008): Repaired tower; Re-pointed belfry; Eliminated tower leaks
  • Phase 3 (2009): Rebuilt trusses in Memorial Hall roof; Installed insulation, green ceiling and new lighting
  • Phase 4 & 5 (2010): Repointed masonry; Installed copper flashing; Installed custom copper gutters, downspouts, snow guards; Repaired slate roof
  • Phase 6, 7, & 8 (2011): Stained glass windows repair; Bowed wall in Sanctuary repair; Slate and copper repair
​In 2012 these preservation undertakings had been completed, funded through a capitol campaign, with more than $140,000 in contributions from the congregation, as well as bequests. Throughout the process, Historic Boston Inc. blessed our church with valuable guidance and encouragement while we preserved our building for future generations. 
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1916 Hook & Hastings Pipe Organ - Opus 2378. Hook & Hastings, based in Boston, built organs of legendary quality from 1829 to 1916 - but after a century of use, important components were bound to need repair. In 2014, the Potter-Rathbun Organ Company installed a new Virtuoso Pipe Organ Control System, pedal contact assembly, stop action magnets and toe studs, and keyboards with additional thumb pistons. ​
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... and building for the future

MANY projects are in progress. More information is coming soon ....
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Solar Panels. With a commitment to energy conservation, 64 solar panels were installed in Fall 2023. 
Lift. To improve access to all areas of the church, construction of a "lift" is in progress.