In 1918, the new edifice was built at an approximate cost of seventy thousand dollars and was dedicated April "13, 1919, by Bishop Matt S. Hughes. It is one of the finest church buildings in the Panhandle and, in 1921, there are three hundred members, while the Sunday School has an enrollment of over four hundred. Reverend T. Porter Bennett, the present pastor, is a man of unusual vitality and progressive spirit, and his usefulness is emphasized by a large growth in the membership.

The Episcopalian church was the second established in Cheyenne county and Sidney. Reverend William Page Chase came here in 1879, and held services regularly from September, to May, 1880. After he left there were only occasional services held by missionaries of the Episcopal church. On May 2, 1880, Bishop Clarkson confirmed seven persons and then visited Sidney occasionally, holding services until 1884. Reverend John H. Babcock of North Platte, held services in March, 1886. Bishop Worthington, accompanied by Reverend Babcock made one visit in April, 1886, and baptised four children whose parents were members of the church. The Bishop organized a mission by the name of "Christ Mission," and appointed the following officers : Colonel E. W. Stone, warden ; Andrew Haskell, treasurer ; Fred H. DcCostro, clerk and Lieutenant Daniel Carnman, superintendent of the Sunday School. Colonel Stone was also made lay reader. At this time eighteen persons partook of the Holy Communion and it was estimated that twenty families were connected with the church. Sixty dollars a month was pledged for a minister and the Masonic Order volunteered the use of its hall for church purposes. A church guild was organized with Mrs. Fred E. H. Ebstein. president; Mrs. Douglas, treasurer and Airs. Morgan, secretary. At the request