Beginning with our assistance to Navajo (Dine’) families through the installation of solar lights, we have intensified our activities with the St Christopher’s Mission near Bluff, Utah. Slightly modifying our focus, we have begun to work on projects that will enhance the economic well-being of this particular mission site.
The Rev. H. Baxter Liebler (1889-1982) founded St Christopher’s in 1943. He had previously founded St. Savior’s Episcopal Church in Old Greenwich, Connecticut in 1918. Over many years the Mission developed a day school, and a clinic/hospital, along with the church. Setting on approximately 150 acres, many of the Mission buildings need repair or updating. St Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Pagosa Springs recently made significant improvements to the Museum building, which holds many historical artifacts, by replacing the fascia to the roof, sealing the ends of the external vigas, and painting the window shutters.
On June 5th five representatives of St Mark’s (David and Charlie Shew, Sam Burns, Marcy Jung and her partner Barb LaRue) began improvements to two other buildings, which will increasingly be used to host camp and retreat groups, and a variety of visitors. David, Charlie, and Sam began painting a large hallway connecting four bedrooms, as well as the kitchen and dining room in what is called the Community Building. Marcy and Barb initiated an inventory and assessment to redecorate and renovate sleeping quarters called the Monk’s Rooms, located in the most historic building on the campus, the Commons, which is on the National Historic Register.
As plans unfold, we'll be looking for furnishings (tables, lamps, rugs, pictures, mattresses, and drapes/curtains), which can be used to make the rooms more comfortable, and to reflect a Southwestern theme. Both of these building will generate additional income for the St Christopher’s Mission, and thereby improve its overall financial strength and stability.
More details will be forthcoming about these improvements. If you want to help obtain furnishings, or wish to donate an item or financial resources, please contact Caroline Kinser, Marcy Jung, or Sam Burns. Initially, two-three person work groups will be formed for each of the five rooms in the Commons Building, in order to guide the renovations. Your service will be most appreciated. Getting to know the members, staff, and ministers at St Christopher’s has been a blessing to all of us who have made the journey there. Please keep a lookout for future opportunities to stain a dozen picnic tables, to work with the blue corn planting and harvesting, and to be a part of this partnership with our Episcopal neighbors in NavajoLand.
The Rev. H. Baxter Liebler (1889-1982) founded St Christopher’s in 1943. He had previously founded St. Savior’s Episcopal Church in Old Greenwich, Connecticut in 1918. Over many years the Mission developed a day school, and a clinic/hospital, along with the church. Setting on approximately 150 acres, many of the Mission buildings need repair or updating. St Patrick’s Episcopal Church, Pagosa Springs recently made significant improvements to the Museum building, which holds many historical artifacts, by replacing the fascia to the roof, sealing the ends of the external vigas, and painting the window shutters.
On June 5th five representatives of St Mark’s (David and Charlie Shew, Sam Burns, Marcy Jung and her partner Barb LaRue) began improvements to two other buildings, which will increasingly be used to host camp and retreat groups, and a variety of visitors. David, Charlie, and Sam began painting a large hallway connecting four bedrooms, as well as the kitchen and dining room in what is called the Community Building. Marcy and Barb initiated an inventory and assessment to redecorate and renovate sleeping quarters called the Monk’s Rooms, located in the most historic building on the campus, the Commons, which is on the National Historic Register.
As plans unfold, we'll be looking for furnishings (tables, lamps, rugs, pictures, mattresses, and drapes/curtains), which can be used to make the rooms more comfortable, and to reflect a Southwestern theme. Both of these building will generate additional income for the St Christopher’s Mission, and thereby improve its overall financial strength and stability.
More details will be forthcoming about these improvements. If you want to help obtain furnishings, or wish to donate an item or financial resources, please contact Caroline Kinser, Marcy Jung, or Sam Burns. Initially, two-three person work groups will be formed for each of the five rooms in the Commons Building, in order to guide the renovations. Your service will be most appreciated. Getting to know the members, staff, and ministers at St Christopher’s has been a blessing to all of us who have made the journey there. Please keep a lookout for future opportunities to stain a dozen picnic tables, to work with the blue corn planting and harvesting, and to be a part of this partnership with our Episcopal neighbors in NavajoLand.
