Christ Church Anglican - Berwick, NS
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N 45° 02.804 W 064° 44.196
20T E 363240 N 4989608
Moved to its present site at 238 Commercial Street in 1876, this church was originally built in Grafton, NS.
Waymark Code: WMTTXK
Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
Date Posted: 01/07/2017
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The community of Grafton is about 8.5 kilometers northeast of Berwick, which would have made this a rather substantial undertaking in 1876. However, the church has been substantially enlarged since the move. A Chancel and Vestry were added a few years later and, in 1990 a major expansion of the church was undertaken.

It's difficult to say now how much of what we see today is original to 1876. The tiny belfry and steeple would seem to be original, and most of the sanctuary under it but, given its present size, one would have to assume that the sanctuary itself is larger than the one moved 8.5 kilometers in 1876.

In 1875 a site was deeded to the Bishop of Nova Scotia in the town of Berwick, and in 1876 Christ Church Grafton was physically moved to its present location on Commercial Street. The Chancel and Vestry were added a few years later. The finished church was consecrated by Bishop Hibbert Binney in 1883. Christ Church became part of the Parish of Aylesford in 1889, and became a separate parish in 1921. A new parish hall was constructed in behind the church in 1958-59 and in 1990 a major expansion of the church was undertaken, adding more seating, a nursery and meeting room. At this time the main entrance was moved to face Commercial Street. Christ church has continued to grow, especially in recent years.
From the Parish of Berwick
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Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1876

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

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Street address of Church:
238 Commercial Street
Berwick, NS Canada
B0P 1E0


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