The Reverend G.W.Anson Firth saw there was an urgent need for restoration of the church in July 1906, so he called a meeting when Mr. C. Hodgeson Fowler, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquary of Arts from Durham reported his findings and plans for a major building work that had to be done. The cost was to be fifteen hundred pounds, a large amount of money at that time, A petition for a faculty was sent to the Diocese of Durham and a big fundraising effort was begun with many of the local gentry/companies and associations giving generously. The names of the Gregson family were recorded as giving money for building work and also for furnishings in the chancel. The work included a new roof, ceiling and floor in the nave; all walls, interior and exterior made good and the porch rebuilt. The chancel arch was replaced by a screen and box - pews were replaced by smaller Edwardian style pews.
All this work was completed by Sept. 24th 1907, when a grand reopening service was held. All the subscribers were invited, so the church was packed full, with hundreds having to stand outside. There were several clergymen present, the Lord Bishop, as well as many other important dignitaries and parishioners. Murton church choir led the processional hymn from the church gates and the Lord Bishop gave the address saying they had gathered for a sacred and joyous occasion in a most ancient building which had been beautifully made new. The hymn " Mark the sound of holy voices chanting at the Crystal Sea" was sung and a collection was taken for the provision of surplices, cassocks, kneeling mats, books and prayer books. Afterwards a splendid tea was served in a large marquee near the church whilst Murton Colliery Band played selections including their test piece for the impending Crystal Palace competition.