Article: Gray finds a way for Christ Church.(Real Estate)

Phyllis Gray has been a member of the Christ Episcopal Church on River Street in Hyde Park's Cleary Square since 1965 but never imagined she would take the lead in coordinating the restoration of a village church designed by renowned church architect Ralph Adams Cram.

The retired owner of two children's dress shops, one of which was in Hyde Park, Gray was made the local project coordinator because she knew the local politicians and business people. She had neither experience with contractors nor fund-raising experience.

"Taking a seminar the Steeples Project offers gets you into the loop," Gray says. "It teaches you the skills of how to apply for grants ...

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