About the Bells

Change-ringing bells rotate a full 360 degrees as they are rung and produce a shimmering, cascading sound quality in a complex, inexhaustible combination of changing tonal patterns. They are uniquely beautiful and require extensive training to ring. Learn More...

Ringing Occasions

  • Sunday morning pre-11:15 service 10 min
  • First 20 minutes of Sunday morning post-service 20 min
  • Last 40 minutes of Sunday morning post-service 40 min
  • Tuesday and Wednesday practices 6:30 - 8:30 2 hrs
  • Other services such as weddings (before and/or after) 20-30 min
  • Ringing events (2-3 days, roughly once per month) 8-10 hrs / day
  • Civic occasions, tickertape parades, July 4th, etc 15-30 min

Upcoming Special Rings

  • Observance of September 11, 7:00pm 50 min

Bells in Action

Baffles Fully Closed - Minimal sound outside. Bells will not disturb nearby residents or passers-by.
Baffles Partially Closed - Medium sound outside. Audible to passers-by and residents without being excessive relative to ambient sound levels.
Baffles Fully Open - Maximum volume outside. For limited use only, as part of celebratory occasions. Advance notice will generally be given.
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