Christ Church’s steeple bell will continue to ring throughout the day as it always has. The vestry has decided to turn it off in the middle of the night out of consideration for our neighbors.
We have had long and thoughtful discussions about this issue for many months, and we believe our decision reflects the teachings of the Christian faith regarding hospitality and being a good neighbor. The practice of ringing church bells during the day and quieting them at night is followed by the other churches in Pittsford, and most churches around the country, and these facts helped affirm our thinking and our decision.
We have tried our best to follow the tradition of our faith and our own consciences. We realize that thoughtful, well-meaning people can think differently, and we hope that we can all continue to work together in the Christ Church and Pittsford communities.