Holy Cross Anglican Church Webster NY
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Who we are
Founded by a group of dedicated and devote Christians seeking to protect the tradition and beliefs they held so dear, Holy Cross met for a time in people’s houses. Till, one day, by the hand of providence we found a homing in an apt home, an historic one room schoolhouse. Forty year later, we continue our mission of providing a home to those who value the beauty of their traditions, long for solid scriptural teaching, and long for a deeper spiritual experience. We strive for a spiritual relationship with God, and greater community between ourselves and the greater Rochester Area.
Our rector is Fr. Thomas Stone. Father Tom teaches at a local college and has served for years at as a lay leader at All Saints Anglican Church, till he and his family came over to Holy Cross. From then has been a devoted member of our community, culminating when he accepted a calling to the diaconate, being ordained one June 10 2017. Since then has has continued his training till he was ordained as a priest on August 18 2018. He was installed as our rector on June 30, 2019.
Our rector is Fr. Thomas Stone. Father Tom teaches at a local college and has served for years at as a lay leader at All Saints Anglican Church, till he and his family came over to Holy Cross. From then has been a devoted member of our community, culminating when he accepted a calling to the diaconate, being ordained one June 10 2017. Since then has has continued his training till he was ordained as a priest on August 18 2018. He was installed as our rector on June 30, 2019.
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Rev. Tom Stone
Rector
615 Bay Rd
Webster,
NY
14580-1250
United States
Phone: (585) 671-0411
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Anglican Church
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Rev. Tom Stone
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Rector
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Father Stone has been our rector since June 2019, though he has been serving Holy Cross as first deacon then priest in charge since 2017. Father Stone is a cradle Anglican, and is very excited about reaching souls for Christ and sharing our distinctive heritage as Anglican Christians. When he is not wearing a collar, Rev. Stone teaches English and writing classes at a local college.
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Gerald Quenell
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Sr. Warden
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Holy Cross Anglican Church Service Times
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10:00am Holy Communion Service
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We continually trying to figure out how to best transition back to in person services, and we will continue to stream as necessary for this transitional period.
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Holy Cross Anglican Church Webster Photos
Holy Cross Anglican Church - Webster, New York
Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols 2014
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast - March 1, 2015
Annual English Tea, 2016
Christmas Luncheon December 16, 2012
Easter Vigil 2017
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Holy Cross Anglican Church History
WEBSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 4 1839-1978
• 1839. Adam Hiserodt leased one acre to the Penfield School Board for 999 years. Webster separated from Penfield in 1840. • 1879. New one-room schoolhouse built to replace first schoolhouse. • 1901. Second room and cloakroom added to schoolhouse. • 1908. Patron's Association of #4 was formed; raised money with dances, socials, fairs, plays etc.; bought large school bell, obtained piano, built concrete steps and walk, filled in pond and more.
SECOND SCHOOLHOUSE, CIRCA 1910
• 1921. Patron's Association added a pavilion south of the schoolhouse for summer activities. • 1930. District bought school bus; added 1-1/2 acres; installed blackboards. • 1930-1957. Use as schoolhouse continued. • 1957. New Bay Road School opened; old schoolhouse part time as kindergarten. • 1963. Old schoolhouse used as 5th grade classroom pending completion of the DeWitt Road School. • 1967-1970. Served as kindergarten. Closed forever as schoolhouse in Jan. 1970. • 1970-1977. Used as Senior Center, Teen Center and various other purposes.
HOLY CROSS ANGLICAN CHURCH
Holy Cross Anglican Church was established to maintain original Anglican (English) traditions and values.
• 1977. Joe and Joan Watson are looking for a potential church building. Seeing the unused schoolhouse they asked Webster School Board if it could be leased. • 1978. Leasing is approved and renovations begin. Altar, pews and other items are obtained from other churches. First service conducted Sunday June 4. • 1979. Holy Cross purchases property from Webster School Board. Original school bell is discovered in belfry and is currently used. • 1977-1980. Numerous renovations and improvements. Pews cut in half to provide center aisle. • 1981. Sanctuary false ceiling removed, altar moved providing space for chancel, blackboards removed, walls plastered and painted, new ceiling fixtures installed and a new roof put on the building. • 1982. Rector's office was created plus storage space for the Altar Guild. • 1984. Began construction of a large addition and basement extending south from the rear of the building. • 1985. Eugene Van Voorhis and his mother commission Marilyn Belle-Isle of Webster to design stained glass windows. • 1987. Addition completed to use as Sunday School room, dining, meeting and place for special events. Handicapped access entry ramp and bathroom were included; kitchen was enlarged. Stained glass windows were installed for church's 10th anniversary. • 1989. Walker & Sons organ from St. Martins in the Field, England, was generously given by Eugene Van Voorhis. Schoolhouse washrooms were removed to accommodate the 500 pipes and front entrance opened to the sanctuary. • 1994. A 1902 pulpit was found at a flea market, refinished, and placed in service. • 2004. An additional 0.97 acres of land adjoining existing property was purchased for future use. • 2010. Holy Cross honored with special recognition by the Webster Historical Society.
• 1839. Adam Hiserodt leased one acre to the Penfield School Board for 999 years. Webster separated from Penfield in 1840. • 1879. New one-room schoolhouse built to replace first schoolhouse. • 1901. Second room and cloakroom added to schoolhouse. • 1908. Patron's Association of #4 was formed; raised money with dances, socials, fairs, plays etc.; bought large school bell, obtained piano, built concrete steps and walk, filled in pond and more.
SECOND SCHOOLHOUSE, CIRCA 1910
• 1921. Patron's Association added a pavilion south of the schoolhouse for summer activities. • 1930. District bought school bus; added 1-1/2 acres; installed blackboards. • 1930-1957. Use as schoolhouse continued. • 1957. New Bay Road School opened; old schoolhouse part time as kindergarten. • 1963. Old schoolhouse used as 5th grade classroom pending completion of the DeWitt Road School. • 1967-1970. Served as kindergarten. Closed forever as schoolhouse in Jan. 1970. • 1970-1977. Used as Senior Center, Teen Center and various other purposes.
HOLY CROSS ANGLICAN CHURCH
Holy Cross Anglican Church was established to maintain original Anglican (English) traditions and values.
• 1977. Joe and Joan Watson are looking for a potential church building. Seeing the unused schoolhouse they asked Webster School Board if it could be leased. • 1978. Leasing is approved and renovations begin. Altar, pews and other items are obtained from other churches. First service conducted Sunday June 4. • 1979. Holy Cross purchases property from Webster School Board. Original school bell is discovered in belfry and is currently used. • 1977-1980. Numerous renovations and improvements. Pews cut in half to provide center aisle. • 1981. Sanctuary false ceiling removed, altar moved providing space for chancel, blackboards removed, walls plastered and painted, new ceiling fixtures installed and a new roof put on the building. • 1982. Rector's office was created plus storage space for the Altar Guild. • 1984. Began construction of a large addition and basement extending south from the rear of the building. • 1985. Eugene Van Voorhis and his mother commission Marilyn Belle-Isle of Webster to design stained glass windows. • 1987. Addition completed to use as Sunday School room, dining, meeting and place for special events. Handicapped access entry ramp and bathroom were included; kitchen was enlarged. Stained glass windows were installed for church's 10th anniversary. • 1989. Walker & Sons organ from St. Martins in the Field, England, was generously given by Eugene Van Voorhis. Schoolhouse washrooms were removed to accommodate the 500 pipes and front entrance opened to the sanctuary. • 1994. A 1902 pulpit was found at a flea market, refinished, and placed in service. • 2004. An additional 0.97 acres of land adjoining existing property was purchased for future use. • 2010. Holy Cross honored with special recognition by the Webster Historical Society.
Holy Cross Anglican Church Historical Photos
SECOND SCHOOLHOUSE, CIRCA 1910
FR. AMBUSKE BLESSES HOLY CROSS - 1978
FIRST SERVICE - JUNE 4, 1978
HOLY CROSS ANGLICAN CHURCH TODAY
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Holy Cross Anglican Church listing was last updated on the 24th of July, 2021
