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History of Christ Church

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Christ Church is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Georgina.  The building was constructed in 1862 and the first service was given in January 1863.  Christ Church Roches Point has served the surrounding Community throughout the years from this beautiful building.

This building is a well known structure having been featured in many publications dealing with rural Ontario. The latest book to feature the Church was “Rural Roots”. A variety of artists, both local and distant, have produced a number of paintings and photographs of this Country Church.

The church building was designed by the first Rector, the Reverend Walter Stennett, and built on land given by his parents. The Reverend Mr. Stennett was also responsible for the construction of the structure.

The construction was excellent, as the present condition of the structure shows. However, major repairs have been undertaken during the past few years, not only to repair the signs of time but to upgrade the building. Beginning in 1977 with the restoration of the unique stained glass windows. During the late 1980’s work was begun on the exterior of the building. 

In 1990, the interior of the building was completely refurbished to repair the deteriorating plaster work and to modernize the heating as well as adding air conditioning.  In 1999, the roof braces were reinforced with tie-rods.  The most recent renovavtion undertaking was the replacement of all the rock mortar joints in 2002.

History of St. Pauls

St. Paul's is known as the "Travelling Church".  St. Paul's has been standing at its present location for the past 57 years.  In June of 1999 we celebrated St. Paul's 50th anniversary by bringing the parish congregation and families together to share food and fun and of course stories between those that saw St. Paul's moved to those that hope to celebrate once again (for another move or another 50 years).

St. Paul's has been moved twice before.  Its original location was at the north-west corner of Ravenshoe Rd. and The Queensway.  It was constructed in 1875. In the early 1900's, St. Paul's was moved to the corner of Boyers Rd. and Metro Rd.  This was quite the event for the early 1900's as it was moved on the ice up Cook's Bay.  In 1949, it was moved to its present location.