In 1962 the interior was completely gutted and rebuilt along more modern lines. The choir loft was given a facelift in 1984 which made for a more pleasing arrangement of the choir.
Fellowship Hall, located to the right of the church proper, stands on the site of the old White Church which was demolished in 1951. This multi-purpose building holds church offices, a modern kitchen and auditorium and has space for several classrooms on the lower level.
The red brick church which we use today is the culmination of 250 years of worship in downtown Attleboro. This building had its beginnings on April 11, 1903, when the cornerstone was laid by the Masonic Grand Master and members of the local lodge of Masons. The building was suitably dedicated in May of 1904 and was for many years, the centerpiece of downtown architecture. In its history, the church has undergone two extensive remodelings.
West Window: Little is known about the great window in the West transept. It was given to the church while it was being built and we know the name of the company that produced it - but that's about it. The window is said to represent the "Good Shepherd" and is filled with many Christian symbols.
The interior of the sanctuary is completely open. The roof is supported by four large buttressed corner pillars which are joined to exposed oak roof supports held together by a system of tie rods. The seating is on oak pews that are formed into an arc that expands outward from the chancel area. The walls are horsehair plaster and are painted with an off-white color.
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