Church of the Holy Communion, church building in New Jersey, United States of America
Church of the Holy Communion is a Gothic Revival building in Norwood, New Jersey, featuring tall pointed arches, detailed stonework, and narrow windows reaching skyward. The interior contains a Carrara marble altar, a three-panel window, and an organ built in the 1800s that continues to accompany services.
The first church building was constructed from 1876 to 1877 and opened for services in 1878, but was destroyed by fire in 1886. The community quickly rebuilt it following the original design, and the new structure was completed in 1888.
The church served early visitors from New York who came to Norwood for weekend retreats and vacations. Today it functions as a year-round community gathering place that continues to welcome residents and serves local needs through worship and social programs.
The church is located on Summit Street in Norwood and offers a quiet setting for visitors to observe the architecture and history. Visitors should respect the building as an active place of worship where services and community activities take place regularly.
The Resurrection window was donated by the Oakley family and features three panels of stained glass that still glow when sunlight enters. The organ still in use today was gifted by the Suydam family and built by Odell organ makers in the 1800s.
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