CHESTERVILLE – The Zion Hill Community Church was recently admitted as a parish in the Anglican Diocese of the Northeast.
Earlier this year, the Rev. Lewis Glidden with a small group of Episcopalians and other community members transformed a disused country chapel into a place of worship for those in the greater Farmington area.
Bishop George Langberg announced to a Diocesan Synod in Rochester, N.H., that Zion Hill Community Church and its pastor were admitted into the diocese, along with four other parishes from New Hampshire and New York.
This summer, the congregation has been painting and repairing the building, which was constructed in the 1850s. The congregation is now acquiring a furnace.
The congregation hopes to offer a wide variety of spiritual and community oriented services for those in the area. Church members are starting a Wednesday evening Bible Study, and on Oct. 23 they will sponsor a spaghetti supper at the Chesterville Grange Hall. All events are open to the public.
According to Glidden, the Anglican Diocese is made up of traditionalists, who wish to continue with the teachings and practices that have been practiced since Anglicanism was planted in North America in the 17th century.
While still a small congregation, the members of the Zion Hill Community Church are seeing people coming to their 9 a.m. Sunday services in Chesterville from several area towns.
They welcome others who would like to be in a Christian community that is committed to being orthodox. More information about the parish may be obtained by calling Glidden at 779-1108.
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