NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Members of the Christ Episcopal Church in Nacogdoches gathered for a special Sunday service as they celebrated the church’s 175th anniversary.

GARDINER — Candace Avery said she has been going to Christ Episcopal Church in Gardiner for all of her 74 years, and she is the fifth generation of her family to worship there.

The Rev. Dr. Daniel London has been elected as the new rector at Christ Episcopal Church, 15th and H streets in Eureka. London will be celebrating at both the 8 and 10:30 a.m. services Sunday.