Shady Creek United Church - Saanichton, BC
N 48° 34.636 W 123° 24.421
10U E 469978 N 5380544
A church built by some of the Black pioneers of BC.
Waymark Code: WM386P
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 02/24/2008
Views: 42
The church was built in 1862 with the assistance of Charles and Nancy Alexander, free born blacks from St. Louis by way of San Francisco. They joined the 800 or so Black people who moved to Vancouver Island in 1858 after being invited to do so by then Governor James Douglas.
The congregation was initially Methodists and Charles would also preach from the pulpit as for years there was no regular minister. It is unknown when the church became a United Church of Canada. Services are held Sundays at 9:30 AM and all are welcome. (HnGB4)
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1862
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM
Street address of Church:
7176 East Saanich Road
Saanichton, BC Canada
V8M 1Y4
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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