First Baptist Church receives Sacred Sites grant
NORWICH – First Baptist Church has been granted $9,000 from the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s Sacred Sites Program.
According to representatives of the church, the funds will offset the cost of replacing the roof, which was done this past summer by Shaver Contracting in Earlville. The total cost of the project was $57,200.
Representatives said earlier in 2019, some water damage was noticed on the ceiling of the sanctuary. Upon inspection, it was determined that the entire main roof needed to be replaced.
They said the building, which was erected in 1845, is part of the Chenango County Courthouse District on the National Register of Historic Places, which qualifies it for the Sacred Sites Program.
According to their website, “The NYLC Sacred Sites Program provides congregations with matching grants for planning and implementing exterior restoration projects, technical assistance, and workshops.” Church historian Bob Smith, Board members Barbara and Gib Harrington, and Martha Spiegel put together the historical documentation required for the grant.
In addition to the Sacred Sites grant, First Baptist was also awarded $5,000 from the Greater Norwich Foundation. The remainder of the funding came from donations to First Baptist’s Special Projects fund and from a generous legacy gift from a long-time member.
First Baptist Church is an American Baptist Congregation, part of the Fransego Association and the American Baptist Churches of New York State region. The pastor is Rev. Dr. David J. Spiegel Sr.
According to representatives of the church, the funds will offset the cost of replacing the roof, which was done this past summer by Shaver Contracting in Earlville. The total cost of the project was $57,200.
Representatives said earlier in 2019, some water damage was noticed on the ceiling of the sanctuary. Upon inspection, it was determined that the entire main roof needed to be replaced.
They said the building, which was erected in 1845, is part of the Chenango County Courthouse District on the National Register of Historic Places, which qualifies it for the Sacred Sites Program.
According to their website, “The NYLC Sacred Sites Program provides congregations with matching grants for planning and implementing exterior restoration projects, technical assistance, and workshops.” Church historian Bob Smith, Board members Barbara and Gib Harrington, and Martha Spiegel put together the historical documentation required for the grant.
In addition to the Sacred Sites grant, First Baptist was also awarded $5,000 from the Greater Norwich Foundation. The remainder of the funding came from donations to First Baptist’s Special Projects fund and from a generous legacy gift from a long-time member.
First Baptist Church is an American Baptist Congregation, part of the Fransego Association and the American Baptist Churches of New York State region. The pastor is Rev. Dr. David J. Spiegel Sr.
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