The Rev. Kerry Mansir is seen Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner.

The bell, crafted more than 200 years ago by Paul Revere and Sons and purchased by Christ Episcopal Church in 1820, is seen at the church in Gardiner.

The exterior view of bell tower at Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner is seen on Thursday.

Plaster peeling around front window of bell tower is seen Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner.

Plaster peeling around front window of bell tower is seen Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner.

Cracks in the granite stone around a window in the belfry are seen Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner.

The bell, crafted more than 200 years ago by Paul Revere and Sons and purchased by Christ Episcopal Church in 1820, is seen at the church in Gardiner.

The Rev. Kerry Mansir is seen Thursday outside Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner.

The bell, crafted more than 200 years ago by Paul Revere and Sons and purchased by Christ Episcopal Church in 1820, is seen at the church in Gardiner.

The bell, crafted more than 200 years ago by Paul Revere and Sons and purchased by Christ Episcopal Church in 1820, is seen at the church in Gardiner.