The Lovell Brick Church
for the Performing Arts
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History
The church was built and organized by town residents circa 1850. The building was used for more than a
century as a place of worship. The evolution of this church is reflective of the evolution of many churches
throughout Maine. After the merging of two local churches, the need for this church grew less important
and the building gradually deteriorated.
century as a place of worship. The evolution of this church is reflective of the evolution of many churches
throughout Maine. After the merging of two local churches, the need for this church grew less important
and the building gradually deteriorated.
Belfry Restoration
Work is underway to restore and preserve the structure and integrity of the historical and architecturally significant building. The belfry was last
replaced in 1982 (the photos below are from this restoration), and we need your help to cover the estimated $60,000 required to fix the lovely
steeple. The bell is sound and will ring again as a result of your generosity. Thanks!
Work is underway to restore and preserve the structure and integrity of the historical and architecturally significant building. The belfry was last
replaced in 1982 (the photos below are from this restoration), and we need your help to cover the estimated $60,000 required to fix the lovely
steeple. The bell is sound and will ring again as a result of your generosity. Thanks!
The Lovell United Church of Christ was devoted to the
building, but could no longer afford the maintenance and
therefore, considered selling the building to preservation
minded people. It was the potential sale of the property that
prompted a group of Lovell residents to discuss various ideas
for making the historic building useful and functional. This
opportunity, in conjunction with the need of the town to have
more multi-functional space, gave birth to the creation of a
nonprofit group to provide the framework for the future.
The structure is a classically proportioned, single-gable
building containing its original massive, double hung windows
that allow light to fill the open space within.
building, but could no longer afford the maintenance and
therefore, considered selling the building to preservation
minded people. It was the potential sale of the property that
prompted a group of Lovell residents to discuss various ideas
for making the historic building useful and functional. This
opportunity, in conjunction with the need of the town to have
more multi-functional space, gave birth to the creation of a
nonprofit group to provide the framework for the future.
The structure is a classically proportioned, single-gable
building containing its original massive, double hung windows
that allow light to fill the open space within.
Donating to The Brick Church for the Performing Arts
Checks to: Brick Church for the Performing Arts
PO Box 81, Lovell, ME 04051
Suggested Levels of support
$10 - $50 BRICK
$51 - $200 BEAM
$200-$500 BELL RINGER
$501 and up WEATHERVANE
The Brick Church for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, under the provisions of the IRS Code, and as such, contributions
are deductible as determined by the IRS Code.
The goal of the Brick Church for the Performing Arts is to preserve and protect the structure of the historic building and to develop appropriate
programs, events and activities that will benefit the Lovell community.
Checks to: Brick Church for the Performing Arts
PO Box 81, Lovell, ME 04051
Suggested Levels of support
$10 - $50 BRICK
$51 - $200 BEAM
$200-$500 BELL RINGER
$501 and up WEATHERVANE
The Brick Church for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, under the provisions of the IRS Code, and as such, contributions
are deductible as determined by the IRS Code.
The goal of the Brick Church for the Performing Arts is to preserve and protect the structure of the historic building and to develop appropriate
programs, events and activities that will benefit the Lovell community.
