Work is beginning to rebuild the steeple & restore the bells
She’s witnessed countless weddings, baptisms, funerals, holidays, family milestones, and ordinary Sundays… beginning on April 15, our beloved, but deteriorating, steeple will be carefully dismantled, rebuilt, and restored – the first major project funded by the generous contributions to our Renew & Reimagine Capital Campaign.
This project is a complete reconstruction of the steeple and restoration of the bells. In this undertaking we will:
- Repoint mortar in the stone tower.
- Reinforce the structure supporting the bells.
- Restore the historic bells and reconstruct the mechanism for playing them.
- Rebuild the steeple’s wood framing.
- Replace the copper roofing to protect the structure.
With new copper roofing, our newly restored steeple will be shiny and beautiful, however it will take decades for that weathered green patina to return.
Our steeple and bells are not simply historical artifacts; they are integral parts of our mission. The steeple points our eyes heavenward, and our bells call us to worship and service each week. Together, they are a witness to our presence as a beacon of hope in the Darien community. Restoring them is essential for the future, and we are so grateful to everyone who has pledged to the Renew & Reimagine Capital Campaign to make this transformation possible!
