Located at 31 N. Loyalsock Ave., Church of Our Savior’s sale has been entrusted to Booker Riddick, who happens to be a former pastor. Now a real estate agent with Century 21 Choice Realty, he understands the church’s architectural significance and the role it played in the community.

“For me, I am taken in by the beauty and the ornate stained glass but also how many people have prayed here, lives transformed here and learned about Jesus here over the years,” said Riddick.

For Hopkins, the church’s architecture was yet another way to serve his Lord and church. Born in Pittsburgh in 1820, Hopkins was a renaissance man, with many monikers that included school teacher, priest, lawyer, journalist and, of course, hymn composer. His We Three Kings hymn was the first Christmas carol to gain widespread popularity in the United States and England. He wrote the song in 1857, which has been covered by everyone from Bing Crosby to the Beach Boys. It is safe to say that its words were sung often by the congregation at the Montoursville church.

Hopkins designed a stick style church, which was a popular type of Victorian architecture at the time. Today, his design remains much the same since its construction in 1870. The chapel’s ceiling is an intricate weave of wood stickwork – a beautiful example of craftsmanship from a bygone era.

“The original bell is still intact,” Riddick said.

In addition to the chapel, there is also a three bedroom rectory constructed in 1873 and large fellowship hall built in 1959, which is connected to the chapel.

Closed since December 24, 2024, the church’s congregants were saddened upon hearing the news of its impending closure. One congregant lamented in a Facebook post, “I was baptized, confirmed and married there.”

Riddick believes the revered church has a promising future serving the Montoursville area once again.

“This could be a potential community hub teeming with life again. I’ve seen churches turned into community centers and hubs for non-profits.”

He went on to note that it would also be an ideal wedding venue. Couples could wed in the historic chapel and move into the fellowship hall afterwards for a reception, which has a full kitchen.

With a total of 8, 610 square feet on a .5 acre lot, the church is for sale at $349,900.

For Riddick, Episcopal Church of Our Savior is more than just a listing.

Somberly, he said, “It does take on deeper meaning. I care about what happened in that building and its legacy of faith and also what could be next for that community. I want to see something wonderful.”