Above: A rendering of a metal spire topping the stone steeple at St. Luke’s.
The Rev. John Fountain sent this letter to the parishioners of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church late last week. He agreed to let EG News repost this excerpt here.
We have secured funding for the demolition phase and, pending approval, hope to begin work this fall. The construction of the new spire will be a separate phase supported through a fundraising campaign. This approach allows us to address the tower’s immediate needs while inviting the parish and wider community to help restore this important landmark…