Parishioners at a Bronx church need to raise a half-million dollars to give their century-old house of worship a major facelift.
On the inside, St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church in Marble Hill, Bronx looks to be in good shape for an 111-year-old building. But on the outside, time has taken its toll. The shingles are falling off and the stained glass windows need repair.
“The church has been here so long. It was given to us by generations in the past, and we have to save this church for the future generations,” said parishioner Urban Ellis.The congregation is moving forward with a three-phase renovation project to make the building more accessible for the disabled, and provide new floors and better lighting.
Donors including The United Methodist City Society and Park Avenue Methodist Trust Fund have already contributed money, but the church still needs about $500,000.
The church has 80 members, and is known for its “Jazz and the Word” services, featuring the Reverend Nathaniel Dixon, a former professional musician, on saxophone. Read more..
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