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On July 1st, 2007 St. James' Episcopal Church of Glastonbury had a ground breaking ceremony for the church's extensive renovations. Joining the St. James' congregation were several town officials, elected leaders, and Bishop Dr. Laura Ahern.
In a capital campaign held during the winter of 2006, the community of St. James' raised over $1.6 million for the purpose of improving various aspects of the existing building so that their ministries and facilities will be both more appealing and more easily accessed.
These improvements include: Constructing a new foyer on the south side, with an elevator that will make all church floors more accessible; a second floor space which will add 960 square feet making additional room available for the growing needs of the Christian education & music programs; bringing all church buildings up to current life safety and fire codes; expanding sacristy space and adding new restrooms; remodeling the kitchen to improve services for the congregation as well as outreach programs; redesign of parking area and landscaping which will improve accessibility and create more visibility for the church on Main Street.
Pictured below is how St. James' Church exterior will look after the completion of the renovations. The darker shade represents the new construction.
