Located on Route 302 in Bretton Woods, the Church of the Transfiguration holds regular services at 5 pm every Saturday evening during July and August. In 2008 we open on July 5 and have our final service on August 30. The Bishop of New Hampshire, The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, will be with us as our celebrant and preacher on August 9.
About the Church of the Transfiguration
Dedicated in 1907, the Church of the Transfiguration was built in memory of Joseph Stickney, the man who built the Mount Washington Hotel in Bretton Woods. Crafted from gray granite, the building features magnificent windows from the Tiffany Studios. These depict the 12 disciples along the side walls, the Ascension in the back, and the Transfiguration as the altar piece.
Weddings at the Church of the Transfiguration
Any couple who are sincere in their commitment to the establishment of a Christian marriage are invited to share in the ministry of the Church in preparation for their marriage. An expectation of the church is that the couple intends to live out their faith by being active in a Christian community and have demonstrated their intention to affiliate with a congregation where they will be living.
The Church is as concerned about marriage as it is about the wedding, therefore pre-marital conversation between the clergy and the couple is an essential part of the wedding preparation. For couples from outside the area, every possible attempt will be made to coordinate these meetings with other trips the couple needs to make to the area.
Weddings can be scheduled from June through September. The building is not heated, so very early June or very late September weddings could end up a bit chilly. Weddings are not scheduled on Sundays, and in July and August Saturday weddings must be completed by 4 pm (because of the regular worship service at 5 pm in those months).
There are also church guidelines which seek to assist persons in building strong marriages after divorce. If one of the couple has been divorced, please realize that there may be some additional time needed to fulfill these guidelines, and discuss this with the clergy as soon as possible.