St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Fairlee
VT

05045

St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Fairlee, Vermont, United States
Christmas Eve 2015
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Who we are

The Parish Goals of St. Martin’s

“Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine: Glory to God from generation to generation in the Church, and in Christ Jesus for ever and ever.”
(Ephesians 3:20-21)

We are committed to understanding and living out the ministry of all baptized people and to living as good stewards of God’s gifts.
We are committed to welcoming new members to the intimacy and reverence that historically mark the life of St. Martin’s.
We are committed to helping meet basic human needs in our community, the nation, and the world through our outreach programs.
We welcome children and are committed to encouraging their spiritual growth.

Street Address

5327 Lake Morey Rd East
Fairlee, VT 05045
United States
Phone: (802) 333-9725

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Church Pastor

Rev. Scott B. Neal
Priest-in-Partnership
5327 Lake Morey Rd East
Fairlee, VT 05045
United States
Phone: (802) 333-9725

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Habakkuk 2:20

But the LORD is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.

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Linda Secord
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PO Box 158
Fairlee, VT
05045



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How to get to St. Martin’s

Less than a minute from I-91, exit 15
Fairlee, VT/Orford, NH.

From the south:
North on I-91 to exit 15;
left off exit ramp onto Lake Morey Road;
continue to first right on Lake Morey Road East
(at fire/rescue station on right);
continue 1/4 mile to St. Martin’s Church on right.

From the north:
South on I-91 to exit 15;
right off exit ramp onto Lake Morey Road;
continue to first right on Lake Morey Road East
(at fire/rescue station on right);
continue 1/4 mile to St. Martin’s Church on right.


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St. Martin's Episcopal Church Fairlee Service Times

Sunday at 10am

Service Times last updated on the 22nd of February, 2024


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St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Fairlee, Vermont, United States
Christmas Eve 2015
How to get to St. Martin’s



St. Martin's Episcopal Church History

First services were conducted in the Fairlee Town Hall by clergy from St. Paul’s Church in White River Junction (The Rev. Peter Tomkins) and St. Barnabas’ Church in Norwich (The Rev. Roger Green and The Rev. Hayward Crewe).

Land for the church building was given by the Ward family, who owned the Lake Morey Inn. The first service in the newly built facility was held at 7 p.m. on St. Martin’s Day (Monday, November 11) in 1963, with Hayward Crewe presiding and 27 people in attendance.

“St. Martin’s Chapel” was officially dedicated by The Rt. Rev. Harvey Butterfield, Bishop of Vermont, on Saturday, November 17, 1963 at 4 p.m. More than 150 people attended the dedication. (Note: one of the first services in the new building was a memorial service for President John Kennedy, who was assassinated on November 23.)

A variety of clergy served St. Martin’s in the late 1960s and early 1970s, including The Rev. DeWitt Mallary, who presided at several Sunday services in August of 1969, and The Rev. Jeffrey Rowthorn who served for several summers and was housed in a building near the church.

In the fall of 1971, The Rev. Bill Atkinson began his service as priest at St. Martin’s Chapel. Bill also worked as Assistant Principal at the high school in Barre,Vermont.

An occasional guest celebrant and preacher in the summers during Bill’s tenure was The Rev. Pete Kelsey.
Bill Atkinson completed his work at St. Martin’s in November of 1984 and was succeeded by The Rev. Karen Sheldon, who served until June of 1987.During her tenure, the name of the parish was changed to “St. Martin’s Church.”

After Karen left, various guest clergy officiated at services and there were also services of Morning Prayer led by Lay Readers, including Julia Fifield and Bob Jones.

The Rev. Carlyle Meacham served St. Martin’s from February of 1988 until June of 1991.
In June of 1993, The Rev. Norman Runnion became Rector of St. Martin’s and he served until October of 2001.
In May of 1999, the newly built “Gathering Room” was dedicated.

The Rev. John Morris was appointed Priest-in-Charge by Bishop Tom Ely and began work in March of 2002. In December of 2004, he was called to be Rector.

A capital campaign was held in 2008 to raise funds for a new pipe organ and for refurbishing the worship space. The organ was built by Peter Walker of Brattleboro, Vermont and was dedicated in October of 2010.
John Morris retired as Rector on November 1, 2013.


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