For nearly 200 years, Grace Church’s building and steeple have been an iconic part of the physical and cultural landscape of the town of Sutton — and the Eastern Townships. However, the decades have been hard on the church’s beautiful historic architecture. Now it’s up to us to take the necessary steps to restore this important historic church.
Severe dry rot threatened the structural integrity of the church’s soaring steeple, requiring it to be removed and restored in 2022, at a cost of over $100,000. The community responded generously and raised all the needed funds.
Now a new roof is desperately needed, as are updates to heating systems, masonry, and interior facilities. The cost of this work is estimated to be $215,000, of which $40,000 has already been raised. Now the remaining $175,000 is urgently needed.
Grace Church is the “digital hub” of our growing Eastern Townships Regional Ministry, whose online presence now reaches over 250 people a week. More still, Grace Church is the oldest still-worshipping Christian congregation in Sutton, with a mission rooted in the town and community it serves.
In addition to Sunday worship, Grace Church engages in life-giving prison ministry and literacy support amongst inmates at the Cowansville federal penitentiary. The church is also involved in refugee sponsorship, addictions recovery, and so much more.
Grace Church is also a beautiful cultural oasis within the town of Sutton, hosting space for musical and theatrical events, recreational activities, and social gatherings.
Your support in this urgent capital project is crucial so that Grace Church can continue to be a meaningful part of Sutton’s physical and cultural fabric, serving the needs of the community with love and grace — saving grace!
Donations can be sent to: Grace Anglican Church
52 Rue Principale S
Sutton, Quebec J0E 2K0
Or www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/grace-anglican-church-sutton-quebec/
All donations are tax deductible. Thank you!
