What will be our anniversary memento?
When there is a significant anniversary, we search for an appropriate memento. Copper Hill Church has had a medallion made in honor of the 200th Anniversary of its organization in 1816. One side features a line drawing of the church with its old bell tower. (The belfry had to be removed in 1991 because the roof was not supporting the added weight properly.) The other side of the medallion features the key verse for our bicentenary celebration, Psalm 100:5. “The Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” This durable keepsake has a loop at the top so it can be used as a Christmas ornament as well.
How the medallion came about
Chairperson Carol Griffin suggested the idea to the 200th committee. After it was adopted, she gathered ideas from committee members and worked with Woodbury Pewter Co. from Woodbury, CT who designed and manufactured the pewter medallions for the church. The first one of the run is made by hand. Copies of the first are then made and these special souvenirs are now available from 200th Anniversary Chairperson Carol Griffin for a donation of $10.