St. John's, Highgate, VT

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St. John's, Highgate, VT St. John's Church is an historic Episcopal church built in 1829 located on the Village Green: 161 Park Street, Highgate, Vermont 05459. W. and S. S. Keys. Fr.

Excellent acoustics for concerts, weddings, Evensong sevices, historical and community events! John's Church was built in 1829-1830 by Joel Whitney of Enosburg. In 1835, the chancel and vestry room were added through the generosity of S. In 1836, the church was presented with a bell, a font of Italian marble, a silver communion service and books for the alter, and lecturn and pulpit by the Hon. Heman Allen, a son of Heber Allen, nephew of Ethan and adopted son of Ira. The organ was built by Henry Erben of New York City in 1836. It is designed to make the most of just three stops: an 8' Stopped Diapason, a 4' Principal, and an 8' Trumpet. The building is conventional classic in form yet gothic in its pointed windows. The palladian window over the front door is a variation of many others found in Vermont. The church was consecrated and dedicated to St. John the Apostle by Bishop John H. Hopkins, Bishop of Vermont, on May 21, 1834. John's Church had a resident rector until 1896 when it joined with Holy Trinity Church, Swanton. This historical church is presently used for weddings, Evensong services and concerts in the summer. Rob Spainhour at Holy Trinity Church in Swanton is now faithfully watching over the church and sees to any events or concerns. He can be contacted to schedule events at 802-868-7185. Directions: From Swanton take Rte. 78E 4.3 miles to right onto Highgate Road/Rte. 207 for about a half mile, the church is on the left around a small park. From St. Albans take Rte. 7 to the interstate access exit 20, turn onto Rte. 207N for about seven miles to the church on the right of a small park.

It’s tonight! Come and join the conversation! 
10/07/2026

It’s tonight! Come and join the conversation! 

A beautiful wedding indeed! The groom scooped up the bride on the way out and managed to ring the bell too! Off to the M...
10/03/2026

A beautiful wedding indeed! The groom scooped up the bride on the way out and managed to ring the bell too! Off to the Manor for the reception! Congrats to Carly and Zach! ❤️

Here comes the bride, tomorrow! Our first wedding since new life here, the place is decked out and looks magnificent! 🔔...
10/02/2026

Here comes the bride, tomorrow! Our first wedding since new life here, the place is decked out and looks magnificent! 🔔❤️🎉🎶

09/27/2026
We are doing our best to preserve this Historical gem! With new roof, repaired rafters, repaired floor supports and beam...
09/20/2026

We are doing our best to preserve this Historical gem! With new roof, repaired rafters, repaired floor supports and beams, and repaired front steps, next is the wavey glass windows! We are applying for a grant from Vermont Division of Historic Preservation which needs matching funds; any donations would help preserve it! "Be it further certified that by inclusion in the National Register the above named is recognized as part of the Historical and Cultural Heritage of our nation and should be preserved as a living part of our community life and development."

This Chalice was given to St. John’s in 1836 by Hemen Allen, nephew of Ira and Ethan Allen. St. John’s, Highgate was bu...
08/29/2026

This Chalice was given to St. John’s in 1836 by Hemen Allen, nephew of Ira and Ethan Allen. 

St. John’s, Highgate was built in 1829. It remains a church, a community center and an active part of this corner of northwestern Vermont. While it has been electrified, it does not have heating or plumbing, much as it was when built. "There are few early 19th century churches anywhere in Vermont in as good or untouched condition, particularly in this quality and sophistication... The furnishings of the Church include in 1837 organ by Henry Erben of New York City. At the front, before the Chancel rail, are two early type box pews with short, hinged doors. One carries a brass plaque memorializing Ira Allen as a founder of the Church. Allen was a large landowner throughout the region and the brother of Ethan Allen." wrote nationally renowned church expert Jan Lewandowski in a 2022 Preservation Trust of Vermont conservation assessment.

As advertised on the AGO!
08/20/2026

As advertised on the AGO!

08/20/2026

Here’s another piece from the pipe organ recital on August 16. This one with trumpets! We had three organists, I wished I had videoed the other two also! They were outstanding, and the response to them was outstanding!❤️ we are thankful for the generous contributions towards our window restoration efforts!

Address

161 Park Street
Highgate Center, VT
05459

Telephone

802-868-7185

Website

https://holytrinityswanton.org/weddingbuildingusecontract.pdf,

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