CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Christ Episcopal Church is a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. Our mission is inspired by Matthew 5:16: to let our light shine through good deeds that glorify our Father in heaven.
Our faith is shaped by Scripture, tradition, prayer, and the Book of Common Prayer. Bring your questions as you explore faith with us.
OUR HISTORIC CHAPEL
Built around 1885 and consecrated in January 1889, our newly revitalized chapel remains a living place of worship. It is open for touring and is included among the historic sites featured in St. Marys tours.
Contact the office for current tour availability.
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Fr. Ken leads our parish in worship and pastoral care and celebrates Wednesday Holy Eucharist in the historic chapel at 12:15 p.m.
Rev. Ken Shradar
priestchristepiscopal@tds.net
478-488-7704
Episcopal worshippers gathered in St. Marys in the early 1800s. The parish acquired the Wheeler Street property in 1843–1844, and the first church, known as the Church of the Messiah, was built in 1845–1846.
After the original church was destroyed by fire during the Civil War, worship resumed in 1885. The present chapel was consecrated in 1889. The congregation began using the name Christ Church in the early 1930s and received parish status in March 1988.
A larger sanctuary was later built beside the chapel. Children wrote Bible verses on its studs and floors, and parishioner Glenn Sculthrope crafted the wooden cross and sanctuary furnishings.
On September 26, 2026, Christ Church gathered to celebrate the life of the Purdy Oak and honor its history. Its place in our shared memory lives on through photographs and parish recollections.
