It was established in 1969 by a group of Islanders who were concerned that the memorabilia and artifacts of this unique community would be lost without a proper place to house them. Its home is the Salty Marks Museum house (itself a relic) at the far western end of Skippers’ Row, opposite the Yacht Yard.

The Society’s primary focus is the present Island community in all its aspects, the Club, Yacht Squadron, and Corporation, established by the Symington family in 1921. Yet its collections go back to pre-historic times and the habitation of the Island before the 20^th century. In addition to housing collections from all Island events and periods, the Society annually sponsors historical programs for its members and friends, and archaeological research into the Island’s historical mysteries.

The Society needs a strong membership to fund its maintenance responsibilities, the buildings and grounds of the Salty Marks Museum and Lighthouse, and the Symington Monument, as well as our historical programming and archaeological research.  Membership information can be obtained from the Club/Corporation office or from any member of the Board.  The applications themselves can be picked up at the office.

This beautiful Island has not been preserved for us by accident but by the thoughtfulness, hard labor, struggles, and compromises of many generations.  We can learn from this history and, hopefully, Gibson Island will remain a very special place for generations to enjoy much as we do today.

Board of Trustees:

President
Jim Morrison

Vice President
Bill Tyler

Treasurer
Murray Leigh

Secretary
Liz Soyster-Herrick

Board Members
Dave Butler
Henry Hopkins
Jonathan Hyde
Beverly Jost
Carolyn Keenen
Helen Passano
Colleen Reed
Donna Roberts
John Schenkel
John Sherwood
Bennett Swingle
Terry Ulmer

Mailing Address

1700 Skippers’ Row
P.O. Box 85
Gibson Island, MD, 21056

While not a church of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland, St. Christopher has always adhered to the doctrine and worship of the Episcopal Church.  However, from the outset the vision for the chapel was that it be a community church and a house of prayer for all people.

Today the people who gather to worship at St. Christopher are members of the various Christian denominations, but all are committed to serving all the people of Gibson Island and they intend that the chapel be a valuable Island resource open to all who would seek spiritual growth and strength.  Come join us.

Worship and Other Activities

Worship services are held each Sunday throughout the year at 10:00 am.

Holy Communion is celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month.

Morning Prayer services are held on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.

Additionally, there are services on special days throughout the year:

• Christmas Eve
• Ash Wednesday
• Holy Week

Baptisms, weddings, funeral, and memorial services are conducted for members of the congregation, Island residents, and Gibson Island Club members.  A lovely memorial garden is on the chapel grounds for the interment of cremated remains.

Christian education for adults and children is an integral part of Sunday morning at St. Christopher.  Adults meet at 9:00am and there is Sunday school for children during a portion of the main service.

A lively social time takes place in the parish hall after church on the second and fourth Sundays of the month.

Administration

A Board of Trustees is responsible for the secular aspects of the church.  Finances, including budgeting and the management of the endowments, fundraising, capital projects, and the upkeep of all buildings are under the auspices of the Board of Trustees.  The Rector is responsible for the spiritual aspects of the chapel to include all worship and Christian education.

Outreach

In response to the gospel imperative to love our neighbors and to care for the poor and disadvantaged, St. Christopher has an active wide-ranging program to serve others.  The chapel supports charitable projects locally and in other areas of Maryland as well as responding to needs abroad.  Outreach programs are overseen by the Board of Trustees.

Contacts

Rector

The Rev. William M. Krulak
410 336-7127
email:bkrulak@comcast.net

President, Board of Trustees

Greg Cross
410 439-1130
email:gacross@venable.com

Weddings and Funerals

Jan Wunderlick
410 437-3838
email: janwunderlick@aol.com

Children’s Sunday school

Christine Cross
410 439-1130
email: christinecross@comcast.net