Look for a grand stone building with a tall, castle-like tower and pointed spires just above the trees-if you spot that, you’ve found Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church!
Picture yourself in the early 1920s, standing at the heart of Colorado Springs as two distinct parishes-Grace Church and St. Stephen’s-were facing a crossroads. Imagine the whispers of decision and a bit of friendly rivalry floating through the crisp mountain air, until in 1923, under the steady hand of Reverend Arthur Taft, they chose unity over competition and merged right here. Now, if these old stones could talk, they might let slip a few stories about the original St. Stephen’s, which still stands, just a stone’s throw away as the parish hall! While you gaze up at the dramatic Gothic Revival tower-so tall it looks like it’s trying to high five the sky-you’re actually admiring the work of E. Donald Robb, whose firm also helped design none other than the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. This place is more than handsome arches and stained glass; it’s decades of joy, sorrow, singing, and the echo of footsteps from generations past. So, stand for a moment in the shadow of history and enjoy a dash of medieval flair-no passport to England required!
