New Britain herald., 1921-06-25
Impressive Ceremonies Mark First Step in Construction of New Church Home On West Main Street.

Rev. Samuel F. Sutcliffe. rector of St. Marks church, was congratulated by Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster. You have laid the cornerstone of the House of God. which should bo a home for all His children" said the bishop. As I think of what a parish home may mean. I pray that it shall be a place where many a soul shall say. I met thcve my God This earth ly structure is only a symbol of a greater temple. a house not made with hands, added the bishop.
 "only one foundation can be laid for the edifice of a church that is sure." continued Bishop Brewster. that in tho foundation of Jesus Christ. This is more than an individ- uai significance. it is a social signifi- canoe us we'll. Jesus Christ is about to raise into His spiritual temple. as living stones. men and women, there to be builded together into a realiZa- ton of the words of the divine proph- ecy. I will dwell in them Here is to bo erected a church which is to be a type and symbol of the worshippers themselves; to be builded up and builded together in His most holy faith. Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone"
 Articles In Stone.
 Prayer and benedeiction by the bishop closed the ceremony. Within tho stone waa placed a box taken from the cornerstone of the old church containing the following arti- cles. One Bible. American revised edition: one book of common prayer, one church hymnaI. a copy for June. 1921. of St. Marks Messenger, one copy of the program of the corner stone laying service. one copy of the Connecticut Churchman for June, 1921. a brief history of St. Marks to date. written by the pastor, a copy each of The New Britain Herald, Rec ord and Hartford Courant.
 300 Tn Attendance.
 Upwards of 300 people attended the laying of the corner stone of the new St. Marks Episcopal church on West Main street yesterday after noon. The stone was laid by Bishop Chauncey B. Brewster. of Hartford. bishop of the Episcopal diocese of rector emeritus. of St. Marks church and Rev. Simon Yonan, minister for the Astyrian people connected with the parish.
 The exercises opened with a hymn by tho boys choir. The 'Church's One Foundation" Elaboration and prayer by Bishop Brewster. followed. Then came a responsive reading from Ezra Ill: 10-11. The stone. which hung suspended over its proposed position, was lowered into place by q derrick. under the supervision of W. r. Peck, superintendent of construc- ton for the H. Wales Lines Co. who are putting up the; building. As the stone was lowered it was cementei into place by Bishop Brewster. using a silver plated trower the gift of the 
 Prayer By Bishop
 The service by ,the bishop. includ- | ing the prayer was ss follows:
 tThen the bishop. laying his hand upon the stone. .ssid):.
 70 Lord Jesus Christ. son of the living God. who are the brightness of the fathers glory. and the express Image of his person. the one foundl- ton. and the chief cornerstone: | Bless what we do now in laying this stone in thy name. and be thou. wa beseech thee. the beginning. the in- crease and tho consummation of this our work. which is undertaken to the | glory of thy name. who with the | father and the holy spirit livest and | one God. Yorid iIIt h6iii usli1u3