Christ Episcopal Church

Corning, NY

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History

IMG_3781Christ Church has been part of the Corning community for overĀ 170 years. It was incorporated in 1841, which was seven years before the incorporation of the City of Corning. In the beginning, the church did not have a facility of its own. During that time, services were held in various locations, including the facilities of other denominations, a schoolhouse and a 70-seat chapel.

By 1853 the parish had grown sufficiently to build its own facility. A 400-seat early Gothic church was constructed at the corner of Denison Parkway and Walnut Streets where the U.S. Post Office is located now. That building was severely damaged by fire in 1889, and the parish decided to build a completely new structure at the present location at First and Cedar Streets. The new Christ Church opened its doors in 1895.

To the west of the church building is a two-story Parish House built in 1943. It is connected to the church by an education building that was constructed in 1956.

In 1991 the parish concluded a major $550,000 project to preserve and renew its physical plant and worship space. Renovations within the church building reflected the influence of the liturgical movement of the latter part of the 20th century, which encouraged closer contact between priest and people. To retain our architectural heritage, the high altar against the north wall and the original communion rail were maintained. To provide room for a new free-standing Holy Table and a new communion rail, workmen removed the first four rows of pews and constructed a three-tiered platform extending forward from the chancel.

All facilities are handicapped accessible. In addition, the church is equipped with a sound system that transmits an FM signal to individual receivers for the hearing-impaired.

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Our Mission

The mission of Christ Church is to offer hospitality, healing and hope in the name of Jesus Christ. The way we interact with each other and our community, and every program we undertake is grounded in this mission. Our mission and our work are in keeping with the tenets of the larger Episcopal Church, which strives to live by the message of Christ, in which there are no outcasts and all are welcome.

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ACCESSIBILITY

We welcome all to Christ Church and want you to feel comfortable and safe. Click to learn more about our facility handicap accessiblity.

Office Hours

Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

In case of emergency after office hours, please call 607-937-5449 and listen to the instructions on the answering machine.

Address and Contact

Christ Episcopal Church
33 E. First Street
Corning, NY, 14830
607-937-5449
cepiscopal@yahoo.com

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