Holy Trinity Episcopal Church- Glendale Springs, NC - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

In the late 1800’s Episcopal missionaries came to this region of the Blue Ridge Mountains to provide schooling and medical help for the people living there. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church was built in Glendale Springs in 1901.

Holy Trinity was officially closed in 1946. After the church closed, members began removing the furnishings and taking them home. For over 30 years the church sat deserted and neglected – windows broken and trash piled inside and out. Father Hodge started a campaign to restore the old church in the late 1970s. As work progressed on the building, the original furnishings were returned. Today the church has its original pews, pump organ, Altar, and candle stands.

In 1980 Ben Long painted the fresco "The Lord’s Supper" behind the Altar at Holy Trinity. Long and 20 of his students spent three months completing the fresco while the church was still undergoing renovations. While numerous studies were being painted in the chapel and a rumor began circulating through the community that the visiting artists were painting people in the nude (not true of course). Area residents began taking an interest in what was taking place and were supportive of the work. The churches of the community (regardless of denomination) offered to feed the artists – creating a bit of competition for the best meal served.

Services are held each Sunday, but it is recommended to call ahead for information on which location is conducting the service. The churches are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for prayer and meditation. There is no admission charge, but donations are accepted for the upkeep of the churches. Docents are usually on site during daytime hours.

Information from Website.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 04/01/1901 Age of Church building determined by?: Church staff member If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: 120 Glendale School Road Glendale Springs, NC USA 28629 Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link] If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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