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The Church of the Resurrection (Episcopal Diocese of New York)
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The Church of the Resurrection was founded in 1868 by a group of Episcopalians who lived in this far-flung area of the city with its farms and open spaces. The building of the Seventh Regiment Armoury just below obviously gave some impetus, as its chaplain, The Rev'd James O. Tuttle-Smith, became the first Rector of the Church. The building was completed in 1869, and was the design of James Renwick Jnr , who had earlier won the competition for designing Grace Church at 10th & Broadway, and went on to design the Smithsonian Institution building in Washington, Calvary Church at Fourth Avenue and 20th Street, and the Roman Catholic Cathedral here in New York. Due to disputes and lack of funds, his designs were not completely executed. The great hanging rood of 1940, a thank-offering for the ministry of Father Wadhams (Rector 1936-49) was carved by the Dutch sculptor Joep Nicholas. The small country church atmosphere of our building has long been an attraction, and since 1920, the Anglo-Catholic doctrine and style of worship have been a draw to many from throughout the city and beyond. The ministry of Father Chambers (1949-1962) was of particular distinction which resulted partly in his becoming Bishop of Springfield, Illinois.
Our parish family is a small enough one that it is quite possible for a newcomer to know everyone in short order , and we are well known for the friendly welcome given visitors. The congregation has been growing since 1993, and we are always happy to welcome new members. The Choir of our church is a professional ensemble under the direction of David Enlow, an eminently respected young organist, and performs a wide repertory of church music from the last two thousand years, with an emphasis on 18
since the war, and has become well-known throughout the city as one of the premier Montessori pre-schools. Its large staff and purpose-built classrooms in the adjoining
