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History

The Rev. Henry Townsend organized twenty members to begin the Church of St. John the Evangelist.  On the September 20, 1845, the church became incorporated with Wardens, Joseph Marshall and Jonathan Stott; and Vestrymen, Thomas Marshall, John Stewart, William Kelly, George Chittenden, William Pilkington, Lewis Whitlock, Covington Guion, and William Wright.

In 1847, the church building was erected, at a cost of $12,000, in the image of the church in Stockport, England. The church was consecrated on July 3, 1847 by Bishop Heathcote De Lancey. By 1878, the church had grown to over 170 members.

The annual Dutch Supper is the oldest continuous acitivty of the parish dating back nearly 100 years.

In 1989, St. John began holding Community Day, which is free to all residence of Stockport. The event is held on the grounds of St. John and includes a chicken barbeque, music, and acitivties for all ages.


Click here for church records.

Click_here to see pictures from the welcome reception for Fr. Gus and his family on September 16, 2007.

St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church is the oldest
Episcopal Church building in
Columbia County, NY.

150th Anniversary
Rectors

1997 was the 150th anniversary of St. John's church building. This quilt was made to commemorate the event. Click on the picture to see an enlarged image.


The rectors of the parish have been as follows: 
Rev. Gus A. Calvo (Sept 2007-Jan 2010)
Rev. Mark H. Diebel (Sept 1991-March 2007)
Rev. Christopher Powell (1985-1990)
Rev. John P. Conway (1977-1985)
Rev. Wesley M. Martin (1975-1976)
Rev. Ralph Edwards (1971-1973)
Rev. Robert Sheldon Kengla (1962-1970)
Rev. Daniel M. Welton (1955-1962)
Rev. George Barrett Leckonby, Sr. (1940-1954)
Rev. Cecil Willoughly Ferrier (1937-1938)
Rev. Thomas B.A. Allison (1927-1935)
Rev. William Robinson (1924-19..)
Rev. John Wilkins (1911-19..)
Rev. George D. Silliman (1899-1909)
Rev. Charles Hathaway (1894-1899)
Rev. Eugene Toy (1891-1894)
Rev. Ernest Mariett (1889-1890)
Rev. George Fisher (March 1871-1889)
Rev. William Oscar Jarvis (April 1865-Jan 1871)
Rev. James R. Coe (Jan 1860-April 1865)
Rev. Samuel Hollingsworth (May 1852-Dec 1859)
Rev. William O. Lamson (May 1851-April 1852)
Rev. George L. Neide (Aug 1848-March 1851)
Rev. Henry Townsend (Sept 1845-June 1848)

 

Contact Us

Location:
107 County Route 25, Stockport

Mailing Address:
PO Box 114
Columbiaville, NY 12050

Telephone:
518-828-3925

 
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