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Girl Scouts

Christ Church is a parish rich in history. Not only are we Georgia’s first church, but also John Wesley’s only American parish and the parish home of George Whitefield, one of the Anglican Church’s greatest preachers.

Girl Scouts will know us as the parish home of Juliette Gordon Low, their founder. It was here that she was baptized, confirmed, married, and buried. Known to her friends as “Daisy,” she lived a full and rich life, including education in Virginia and New York City. Her extensive travels connected her with William Mackay Low, from England. After their marriage, she resided with him there. Upon his death in 1905, she drifted in life for a while, but had a providential encounter with Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides. Through this relationship, Ms. Low received the vision of starting the Girl Scouts, and on March 12th, 1912, gathered 18 girls together to organize the nation’s first two Girl Scout Troops. Many of the girls were recruited on the steps of Christ Church.

From that beginning, the Girl Scouts have involved over 50 million girls and adult women in 118 countries throughout the world, thus comprising the largest voluntary organization for girls in the world. Through the deeply rooted faith and spiritual development of Juliette Gordon Low, Christ Church has played a significant role in this wonderful enterprise.

As an on-going tribute to Ms. Low and the Girl Scouts, Christ Church offers housing on the fourth floor of our Parish House for Girl Scout Troops planning to visit Savannah.  The Parish House is located in the heart of the Historic District, within walking distance of most major sites. Sleeping bags are required, but two showers are available, as well as a small kitchen. Reservations must be made through the parish office, and may not be made more than 6 months in advance on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please e-mail Stephanie Lynch of our Parish Office.