St. John's Anglican Church

St. John's Anglican Church was established in 1753 as the first church in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the second Church of England built in Nova Scotia and the second oldest continuous Protestant church in present-day Canada.

History

• St. John's Anglican Church was established in 1753 as the first church in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
• It is the second Church of England built in Nova Scotia and the second oldest continuous Protestant church in present-day Canada.

The early congregation consisted mainly of Foreign Protestants, including Lutheran Germans. The first missionary sent by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel was Rev. Jean-Baptiste Moreau, who is buried in the crypt below the church. Dettlieb Christopher Jessen donated a church bell and a silver Paten and Chalice to the church in 1814.

Architecture

• The church's architectural style is not explicitly stated, but it is believed to be a mix of Georgian and Gothic Revival elements.
• The building has undergone significant restoration work after suffering damage by fire on November 1, 2001. It was re-dedicated on June 12, 2005.

Notable Features

• The church features several notable architectural elements, including the stone monument to John Creighton Sr., created by renowned sculptor John Bacon in 1777-1859. Bacon also created six monuments in St. Paul's Cathedral and many in Westminster Abbey.
• The tower features bells donated by Lt. Col. Charles Edwin Kaulbach in 1902.

Organ and Bells

The church is home to a notable organ, although its specifications are not provided. The tower features bells donated by Lt. Col. Charles Edwin Kaulbach in 1902.

Heritage Status

St. John's Anglican Church is a significant cultural and historical landmark in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Its heritage status is not explicitly stated, but it is likely protected under the Canadian government's historic sites designation program.

Location

The church is located at Trafalgar Road in Georgetown, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Visiting Information

The church is open to visitors, although its opening hours are not provided.

Notable Artworks or Relics

• The church features several notable artworks and relics, including the stone monument to John Creighton Sr. and the silver Paten and Chalice donated by Dettlieb Christopher Jessen in 1814.
• The church is also home to a crypt where Rev. Jean-Baptiste Moreau is buried.

Parish Life

The parish of St. John's Anglican Church is part of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island in the Anglican Church of Canada. In January 2019, the parish welcomed its first female rector, Rev. Dr. Laura Marie Piotrowicz.