History of Calvary Episcopal Church

Vintage black and white postcard of Calvary Church.

ABOVE: Calvary church, circa 1880

There has been an Episcopal presence in Underhill since 1789. The present church building was constructed in 1843. Calvary has an established place in Underhill with a mission and ministry validated by time.

Calvary worshippers are the inheritors, and current stewards, of the vision, leadership, and faith-filled work of past generations of Episcopalians to whom is owed a debt of gratitude. It was they who paid for the land, built the church, furnished it, and provided an endowment without which today’s Calvary could hardly be imagined. Calvary’s history also serves as a reminder that all are a part of a larger whole, a global Communion, through whom we help witness to a world on every continent. Not least, this history and heritage gives a strong and deep sense of identity – a community of Christian faith that is open and welcoming to all.

Folk art painting of a woman in a red shirt and blue skirt sitting at a loom weaving in front of Calvary Church. A priest has his arms raised to the heavens.

Folk art painting of Calvary Church showing men doing repairs and women preparing a picnic on a yellow table cloth

Shown here are two from a series of six painted panels depicting the history of Calvary Episcopal Church. Designed by artist Lucy Yarian and painted by Rebecca Yarian, Karen Lyon, and Margaret Connelly with lettering by Susan Nöel. All six of the paintings can be seen in the church hall. Made in 1982. You are welcome to come see them!