Christ Episcopal Church in Poughkeepsie, NY, has a history of paranormal activity, with many ghost stories tied to its past as a graveyard. Hauntings reportedly began in the mid-20th century, centering on a former rector. Dr. Alexander Griswold Cummins, a beloved former rector who served from 1900 to 1946, is the most frequently sighted ghost. The sightings began after his death, during the tenure of his successor, Bishop James Pike. Pike allegedly witnessed Cummins's specter near the altar. In addition to the rector's spirit, other paranormal incidents have been reported: Witnesses have described seeing unexplained shadows moving near the altar area. Some accounts mention an agitated spirit, possibly angered by changes made to the church building. The benign specter of a loving, long-deceased parishioner has also reportedly been seen.