of the congregation. But in spite of the support of the other faith communities in the area and their willingness to share space, the congregation needed a permanent home.
Finding a Home It just so happened that the Martin Farm and residence in West Woodstock, built in 1850, was for sale. Although the barn was beyond repair, the house was sound. So the congregation purchased the property and groups of volunteers began the laborious process of tearing down layers of old wallpaper and making other repairs to the main house. Matlins recalls the twin daughters of
Waiting patiently at a potluck supper. FA L L 2012
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