Grace Episcopal Church
Bronx NY
10460
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Who we are
Grace Episcopal Church in Bronx, New York is a Christian congregation serving the Bronx community and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.
We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
Location of worship
1909 Vyse Ave.
Bronx,
NY
10460
United States
Phone: (718) 542-1946
Fax: (718) 542-8187
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Church Pastor
The Rev. Canon Percy A. Brathwaite
1909 Vyse Ave.
Bronx,
NY
10460
United States
Phone: (718) 542-1946
Fax: (718) 542-8187
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Grace Episcopal Church History
In the 1800s, West Farms was a mill town on the Bronx River. In 1835, there was not an Episcopal church in the area. It was through the efforts of Miss Margaret Hunt, daughter of Thomas Hunt, that village residents were persuaded to establish a church. The Bishop of New York was petitioned to provide aid, and he responded by sending the Rev. J.T. Cushing to organize a vestry. On December 18, 1844, the society was incorporated as Grace Church, West Farms.
Two years later, construction began on a church edifice and the cornerstone was laid on November 10, 1846. The frame structure was Gothic in style and had a tower and steeple at its corner. On July 28, 1847, the completed church was consecrated by the Rt. Rev. William Heathcote DeLancey, Bishop of Western New York.
Following the Civil War, a great depression affected all of West Farms and a mortgage was placed on the property to pay debts. In 1881, the mortgage was foreclosed and the church was faced with the decision to merge with a wealthier parish or become a mission chapel. The congregation chose to remain independent. Soon after, the church received notice that, after January 1885, the old church building could not be used as the new owners would not lease it or allow it to be used for religious purposes. Church services however, were held in the parish hall next door. In November 1885, the church was able to secure a lease on the parish hall and its land for one year at a yearly rental of one dollar, paid in advance. All of the church furnishings were then moved to the parish hall, and services were held in the parish hall thereafter.
In February 1885, a generous financial offer was granted to erect a new church. The lots on Vyse Avenue were purchased by Mr. John B. Simpson who then deeded the property to the congregation. By July of that same year, plans for a shingle-style Gothic church were prepared by William A. Potter (1842-1909), a prominent architect who had designed several buildings for Princeton University. The cornerstone was laid on September 21, 1885, and the church was dedicated on February 7, 1886.
On Monday, November 1, 1993, a devastating three-alarm fire destroyed the 107-year-old church and buildings. In the face of such loss, the congregation was determined to rebuild. Until a new building could be erected, the congregation worshiped with St. Martha's Episcopal Church. Andrew Robert Levenbaum designed the present church buildings that were dedicated and consecrated on October 31, 1998.
From: http://www.nycago.org/Organs/Brx/html/GraceEpisWestFarms.html
Two years later, construction began on a church edifice and the cornerstone was laid on November 10, 1846. The frame structure was Gothic in style and had a tower and steeple at its corner. On July 28, 1847, the completed church was consecrated by the Rt. Rev. William Heathcote DeLancey, Bishop of Western New York.
Following the Civil War, a great depression affected all of West Farms and a mortgage was placed on the property to pay debts. In 1881, the mortgage was foreclosed and the church was faced with the decision to merge with a wealthier parish or become a mission chapel. The congregation chose to remain independent. Soon after, the church received notice that, after January 1885, the old church building could not be used as the new owners would not lease it or allow it to be used for religious purposes. Church services however, were held in the parish hall next door. In November 1885, the church was able to secure a lease on the parish hall and its land for one year at a yearly rental of one dollar, paid in advance. All of the church furnishings were then moved to the parish hall, and services were held in the parish hall thereafter.
On Monday, November 1, 1993, a devastating three-alarm fire destroyed the 107-year-old church and buildings. In the face of such loss, the congregation was determined to rebuild. Until a new building could be erected, the congregation worshiped with St. Martha's Episcopal Church. Andrew Robert Levenbaum designed the present church buildings that were dedicated and consecrated on October 31, 1998.
From: http://www.nycago.org/Organs/Brx/html/GraceEpisWestFarms.html
Grace Episcopal Church FAQs
Question: Where is Grace Episcopal Church located?
Answer: Grace Episcopal Church is located at 1909 Vyse Ave., Bronx, New York.
Question: Who is Grace Episcopal Church's pastor?
Answer: Grace Episcopal Church's pastor is The Rev. Canon Percy A. Brathwaite.
Question: What is Grace Episcopal Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/Gracewestfarms/
Question: What is Grace Episcopal Church's website?
Answer: https://www.gracewestfarms.org/
Question: What denominaiton is Grace Episcopal Church?
Answer: Grace Episcopal Church belongs to Episcopal Church denomination.
Answer: Grace Episcopal Church is located at 1909 Vyse Ave., Bronx, New York.
Question: Who is Grace Episcopal Church's pastor?
Answer: Grace Episcopal Church's pastor is The Rev. Canon Percy A. Brathwaite.
Question: What is Grace Episcopal Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/Gracewestfarms/
Question: What is Grace Episcopal Church's website?
Answer: https://www.gracewestfarms.org/
Question: What denominaiton is Grace Episcopal Church?
Answer: Grace Episcopal Church belongs to Episcopal Church denomination.
"Prayer does not change the purpose of God. But prayer does change the action of God."Chuck Smith
Grace Episcopal Church listing was last updated on the 6th of April, 2022
