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07/08/2008
Historic stained glass windows are in peril
by Greta Huls/Communications Officer
TOMBSTONE - The historic stained glass windows of St. Paul's are in peril.
Built in 1882, St. Paul's is the oldest Protestant church building in the state still standing on its original site and used for its original purpose and the first Episcopal church west of the Mississippi still serving people of all faiths in its original building. It is a registered National Historic Landmark and one of its builders, The Rev. Endicott Peabody was added by Bishop Smith to the diocesan liturgical calendar last year (azdiocese.azdiocese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/207).
More than 400 faithful from around the diocese attended St. Paul's 125th anniversary last year (azdiocese.azdiocese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/186) and can attest that the facility is still in excellent condition and lovingly cared for by the growing congregation.
However, their stained glass windows are in dire need of restoration. Stained glass windows have a normal life expectancy of 75 to 100 years. Theirs are 125 years old and are starting to buckle. Complete restoration (re-leading) will save their windows for another 75 to 100 years.
Cost of restoration and protection against accidental damage and/or vandalism is $92,000, well beyond their normal capabilities. They believe it is their task to preserve this beautiful house of God for future generations.
Contributions can be mailed either to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1489, Tombstone, AZ 85638, or directly to Tombstone Federal Credit Union, 101 E. Allen St., P.O. Box 305, Tombstone, AZ 85638 clearly marked for deposit to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Window Restoration Account 5092-3.
Built in 1882, St. Paul's is the oldest Protestant church building in the state still standing on its original site and used for its original purpose and the first Episcopal church west of the Mississippi still serving people of all faiths in its original building. It is a registered National Historic Landmark and one of its builders, The Rev. Endicott Peabody was added by Bishop Smith to the diocesan liturgical calendar last year (azdiocese.azdiocese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/207).
More than 400 faithful from around the diocese attended St. Paul's 125th anniversary last year (azdiocese.azdiocese.org/dfc/newsdetail_2/186) and can attest that the facility is still in excellent condition and lovingly cared for by the growing congregation.
However, their stained glass windows are in dire need of restoration. Stained glass windows have a normal life expectancy of 75 to 100 years. Theirs are 125 years old and are starting to buckle. Complete restoration (re-leading) will save their windows for another 75 to 100 years.
Cost of restoration and protection against accidental damage and/or vandalism is $92,000, well beyond their normal capabilities. They believe it is their task to preserve this beautiful house of God for future generations.
Contributions can be mailed either to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1489, Tombstone, AZ 85638, or directly to Tombstone Federal Credit Union, 101 E. Allen St., P.O. Box 305, Tombstone, AZ 85638 clearly marked for deposit to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Window Restoration Account 5092-3.
