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St. Barnabas' Parish (Lytton, B.C.)

  • A-226
  • Corporate body
  • 1867-

Established in 1867, the Lytton Mission originally included both white and indian congregations. St. Barnabas, Lytton was the centre of the white mission, and was, at different points in its history, combined with the Church of St. Mary and St. Paul, which was the centre of the indian mission.

At different points in its history, the white mission has included: St. Michael and All Angels, North Bend; St. Mary the Virgin, Lillooet; and St. Peter's, Boston Bar.

St. Barnabas' Parish (New Westminster, B.C.)

  • A-354
  • Corporate body
  • 1891-

St. Barnabas' Parish, New Westminster was established in 1891, originally as the West End Mission Church of Holy Trinity Parish. From its inception St. Barnabas served the western part of the city. In 1892, the Reverend H.H. Gowen came to work conjointly with the parish of Trenant (Ladner). He surrendered Trenant six months later in order to devote himself to the development of West End Mission. The church was built in three sections: the first in 1891, the second in 1892, and the third, including the sanctuary and the end of the choir, in 1900. The parish was separated by act of the Diocesan Executive from Holy Trinity Parish in 1894. During the first years of the twentieth century the parish had a Men's Club, a night school for upgrading education, a Pansy society for young girls, the Boy's Brigade, which itself provided for the proper training of young men, ages 10 to 17. For some time the Sons of England Lodge met in the Parish Room. During the years of World War I there was a certain stability of parishioners attending church, but the parish was constantly fighting a running deficit. In 1911 the parish debt was paid off by an anonymous donor. A plan to improve parish finances was discussed the same year, but it did not seem to work. Despite this, the mortgage of the rectory was paid off in 1914. In October and November 1918, the church was closed by Order of Civil Authorities due to the influenza epidemic. A new and larger Parish Hall was built during the summer of 1925, and formally opened in September of that year. During the years of Depression and World War II, the parish went again through difficult times. For a while the parish was served by students, but in 1943 a Curate-in Charge was appointed by the Bishop. After the end of World War II, the parish finances improved to the point where the parish could again afford a full-time Rector. A Restoration Fund was set up and repairs and restorations were made in the early 1950's. A Junior Choir was formed, a Parish Mission was held in 1957, a new rectory was built and paid for in 1958. In 1960, the Parish Hall was partially destroyed by fire, but it was restored and widened immediately. Extra facilities were built to include Sunday School classes and meeting rooms. From 1969 to 1975, the parish improved its financial income; annual festivals were organized, additional hours for Eucharists were introduced, the church was left unlocked at all times to encourage its continued use for prayer. The Parish Hall was redecorated in 1977, the church was renovated in 1978. The parish continues to work towards caring for its parishioners and the surroundings community.

St. Bartholomew with St. Aidan, Roberts Creek Parish (Gibsons, B.C.)

  • A-343
  • Corporate body
  • 1927-

In 1987, The Parish of St. Aidan and St. Bartholomew, Gibsons was created, to minister to the area formerly served as the separate parishes of St. Bartholomew's, Gibsons and St. Aidan, Roberts Creek, both served from Gibsons. The new parish was formally incorporated under the name on May 31, 1993. Initially, services were held mainly in St. Bartholomew's and occasionally in St. Aidan's. The St. Aidan's church building was secularized in March 1991, after which all services were held in the St. Bartholomew building. St. Bartholomew's celebrated the 100th anniversary of their building in 1992. The original church is a framed cedar shingled building with a bell tower and several memorial stained glass windows. In 1988, a new, 2,6000 sq. ft. parish hall, containing a stage, meeting rooms, modern offices, a kitchen, storage and wash rooms was completed. This new building is connected to the original church building by a spacious common narthex. Proceeds from the sale of land at Highway 101 and Park Avenue helped to finance the hall project and provided additional funds for future building needs. The parish became self-supporting in 1992 and in 1993 undertook an ambitious programme to raise funds to enlarge their buildings to provide space for additional ministry initiatives. Part of this plan involved professional child care as a means of parish outreach into the community. The Nine-Three-Seven Childcare Society was registered to facilitate the development and on-going management of this programme. At the same time, the parish was also considering the best use of the property resources of the former St. Aidan's property in Roberts Creek.

St. Bartholomew with St. Aidan, Roberts Creek Parish (Gibsons, B.C.)

  • A-343
  • Corporate body
  • 1927-

In 1987, The Parish of St. Aidan and St. Bartholomew, Gibsons was created, to minister to the area formerly served as the separate parishes of St. Bartholomew's, Gibsons and St. Aidan, Roberts Creek, both served from Gibsons. The new parish was formally incorporated under the name on May 31, 1993. Initially, services were held mainly in St. Bartholomew's and occasionally in St. Aidan's. The St. Aidan's church building was secularized in March 1991, after which all services were held in the St. Bartholomew building. St. Bartholomew's celebrated the 100th anniversary of their building in 1992. The original church is a framed cedar shingled building with a bell tower and several memorial stained glass windows. In 1988, a new, 2,6000 sq. ft. parish hall, containing a stage, meeting rooms, modern offices, a kitchen, storage and wash rooms was completed. This new building is connected to the original church building by a spacious common narthex. Proceeds from the sale of land at Highway 101 and Park Avenue helped to finance the hall project and provided additional funds for future building needs. The parish became self-supporting in 1992 and in 1993 undertook an ambitious programme to raise funds to enlarge their buildings to provide space for additional ministry initiatives. Part of this plan involved professional child care as a means of parish outreach into the community. The Nine-Three-Seven Childcare Society was registered to facilitate the development and on-going management of this programme. At the same time, the parish was also considering the best use of the property resources of the former St. Aidan's property in Roberts Creek.

St. Catherine's Parish (Port Coquitlam, B.C.)

  • A-364
  • Corporate body
  • 1905-

Regular services began in Port Coquitlam in 1905 in connection with the parish of St. John the Divine, Maple Ridge. A church was opened in 1909 and the parish of St. Catherine, Port Coquitlam was formed in 1911. Until the early 1960's the parish included the Pitt Meadows congregation and during the 1920's and 1940's the parish was also linked with Port Moody and Ioco.

St. Chad's Parish (Vancouver, B.C.)

  • A-382
  • Corporate body
  • 1946-

The Parish of St. Chad's Anglican Church of the Diocese of New Westminster was begun in 1946 in the Arbutus Ridge area of Vancouver and was incorporated on May 12, 1949. A church was opened in 1955. St. Chad's functions included providing parochial support to the Parish, providing a place for worship, and supporting community developments within the community at large. The Church formed from the existing parishes of St. Mary's, St. Phillips, St. Marks and Holy Trinity. The congregation originally met at a store-front at 16th avenue and Macdonald street and moved into their new parish premises in the summer of 1948. The Church's major functional bodies included the Vestry, the Board of Trustees and the Church Committee. The Vestry provided over-all direction for the Church through annual meetings. The Board of Trustees acted as the legal representatives of the Church. The Church Committee provided day-to-day administration of the Church's activities through monthly meetings. Other clubs, in turn, reported to these organizations. First priest-in-charge and rector was Reverend Norman John Southcott.

St. Christopher's Parish (West Vancouver, B.C.)

  • A-399a
  • Corporate body
  • 1941-

Anglican services were being held in the West Vancouver area from early times, but it was not until 1945 under the guidance of Bishop Heathcote that a new parish was to be created and named St. Christopher's at the suggestion of the beloved pianist Mrs. Snelgrove. Plans for a new hall were immediately begun and campaign for funds was launched in 1946. The hall was build tin 1947 and was dedicated May 31, 1949. The parish was incorporated in 1955 and the cornerstone for the church was laid in January of 1956. The church was dedicated in May of the same year. By 1960, extensive alterations and improvements to the building had been carried out and the parish was dedicated October 17, 1965.

St. Columba's Parish (Pitt Meadows, Burnaby, B.C.)

  • A-363
  • Corporate body
  • 1909
  1. St. Columba's Parish began as Forest Lawn Mission. A church was dedicated to St. Columba in 1957 and the congregation was initially served from St. Andrew's, Burnaby. By 1957 it had been separated as a new parish. In 1964 it was joined with St. Alban's, Burnaby. St. Columba's closed in 1969.

  2. St. Columba's, Pitt Meadows (called Pitt Meadows Anglican Church until 1983) had begun by 1909 originally in connection with St. Catherine, Port Coquitlam. By 1962 the congregation was part of the parish of St. John the Divine, Maple Ridge. In 1991 St. Columba's became a separate parish.

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