The building was enlarged in 1851 after then rector, Abram Newkirk Littlejohn recognized the need to expand.

Hook was purchased from St. John's Church in Providence, RI, by the Ladies' Society for $687.50, with a promise for more.

The Rev'd Littlejohn went on to become the first Bishop of Long Island, and in 1895, officiated at the wedding of Consuelo Vanderbilt and the 9th Duke of Marlborough at St. Thomas Church, New York City.

The first convention of the Diocese of Western Massachusetts met at Christ Church on November 19, 1901.

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