Our Bells

Immanuel's bells are distinctive; they are one of only 41 sets of change-ringing bells throughout the United States and Canada.

The original ring of six change-ringing bells was cast in 1972 and 1973, but they were badly damaged during the fire in 1980. After the fire, the metal was shipped back to England to be recast; they were rehung in 1982.

Immanuel's bells are also unique in North America because of their number and size. Most changing-ringing bells in North America come in sets of eight or larger; Immanuel only has six. In addition, the individual bells at Immanuel are smaller in size, with the smallest being only 175 pounds and the largest being about 420 pounds. (By comparison, the largest bell at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC weighs about a ton.)

Like many change-ringing bells, those at Immanuel have names:

• Peace weighing 175 pounds
• Mercy weighing 210 pounds
• Justice weighing 245 pounds
• Faith weighing 280 pounds
• Hope weighing 335 pounds
• Love weighing 420 pounds

Changing ringing bells
are hung in frames that allow them to swing through 360 degrees.

Our Bells

Immanuel Church on the Green (Episcopal)

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