Exactly 100 years ago, nearly 500 people stood on the corner of Rock and Walnut streets to sing, pray, and watch the cornerstone being laid for what became United Presbyterian Church.  

A century later, the building still stands over the Lower Highlands neighborhood, an icon of stone and stained glass – though it’s Christ the Rock Assembly of God now. But even stone doesn’t last forever. 

“We’re always fighting a losing battle with the water,” said Pastor Rob Canavan, indicating damage to the rows of columns in the sanctuary. 

The church has been undergoing substantial work to its tower, with masons repointing the stone along its base — water seeping in is running through the structure and causing damage. Christ the Rock received $100,000 in Community Preservation Act grant funding to do the repointing work. But, Canavan said, that’ll pay for about half the job. They’re seeking donations for the rest.

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