Saint Peter's Anglican Church - Revelstoke, BC
Posted by: 
T0SHEA
N 51° 00.111 W 118° 12.117
11U E 415664 N 5650718
Last of the pioneer churches in Revelstoke, St. Peter's was built in 1896 and consecrated by the Anglican Bishop on September 4, 1898. Down to 30 congregants by 2010, the old church soldiers on.
Waymark Code: WMPFR6
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 08/24/2015
Views: 1
The city of Revelstoke awards Heritage Awards each year in six categories to the owners of heritage properties for their achievements in heritage conservation in the city. In 2003, Saint Peter's Anglican Church was given the Revelstoke Heritage Award in the
Institutional Renovations category for the restoration work done on the church. Their award plaque is proudly displayed on the front of the building.
Due to a dwindling congregation and lack of funds, though the church still holds regular services at 10 A.M. each Sunday, they are led by either a church warden or a visiting minister.
The hall adjoining the church is the home of the St. Peter’s Thrift Store. As well, it hosts Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings and is home to the Revelstoke Dance Centre.
SAINT PETER'S - REVELSTOKE'S
PIONEER CHURCH
Built in 1896, St. Peter's is Revelstoke's only surviving pioneer church. It and the brick rectory beside it stand much as they were at the turn of the century. The Hall was added in 1931. Anglican services in Revelstoke date from April 1885 when the legendary Father Pat Led worship in the Columbia House Hotel. An early supporter of the church was Lord Revelstoke of C.P.R. fame. St. Peter's was solemnly consecrated by the Bishop on September 4, 1898. The bell which has rung from the tower since 1900 is inscribed: "0 ye mountains and hills, Bless ye the Lord; Alleluia!"
From the history marker at the church
