Audio Postcard: Wells

Thursday, 01/21/10 2:21pm

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VPR/Steve Zind

A little over a year ago, a church in the Rutland County town of Wells found itself in the international spotlight when National Geographic included it in a book about the 500 most ‘peaceful and powerful' destinations in the world.

Next to most of the other religious sites in the book, St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wells is modest. Each Sunday a congregation of about 30 people worships in the simple, unadorned building on the village green.

VPR's Steve Zind paid a visit to find out how it earned a spot on National Geographic's list.

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A little over a year ago, a church in Rutland County town of Wells found itself in the international spotlight when National Geographic included it in a book about the 500 most ‘peaceful and powerful' destinations in the world.

VPR's Steve Zind paid a visit to find out how it earned a spot on National Geographic's list. He brought back these photos.

: St. Paul's is one of two churches on the Wells green
: The church was built in 1841
: It's said the alter was carved by Vermont's first Episcopal Bishop

: Pastor Bill Davidson (left) with parishioners
: The congregration numbers about 30
: Box pews like these were supposed to help parishioners stay warm on cold Sunday mornings
: The chandelier is the only lavish touch