The Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer kicked off its 140th anniversary celebrations Jan. 15 with a rededication and consecration of the cornerstone laying of the church — formerly known as The Church of the Redeemer — on Jan. 9, 1877.
A Stoney Creek landmark, the Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer has stood on Lake Avenue South and Maple Avenue for generations.
The church was built in 1876 at 25 Lake Ave. S. and was the first Anglican Church to be constructed in the area. A rectory was built in 1891.
A shed acted as the parish hall until 1926 when congregation members constructed a new hall. A 1952 addition raised the church’s seating capacity from 92 to 232.
A new parish hall was designed by an architect and congregation member and was finished in 1968. The hall — named the Corman room for its benefactors — continues to be used for large gatherings. It also houses a kitchen.
The church assumed its current name in 2006 when it became amalgamated with the Church of Our Saviour.
The Jan. 15 anniversary service was officiated by The Right Rev. Michael Bird, Anglican Bishop of Niagara and Rev. Bahman Kalantari, parish priest. After service, a special luncheon was held in Corman Hall for past and present parishioners. Many were dressed in period outfits and the event marked the beginning of a full year of special events at the church.
The Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer kicked off its 140th anniversary celebrations Jan. 15 with a rededication and consecration of the cornerstone laying of the church — formerly known as The Church of the Redeemer — on Jan. 9, 1877.
A Stoney Creek landmark, the Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer has stood on Lake Avenue South and Maple Avenue for generations.
The church was built in 1876 at 25 Lake Ave. S. and was the first Anglican Church to be constructed in the area. A rectory was built in 1891.
A shed acted as the parish hall until 1926 when congregation members constructed a new hall. A 1952 addition raised the church’s seating capacity from 92 to 232.
A new parish hall was designed by an architect and congregation member and was finished in 1968. The hall — named the Corman room for its benefactors — continues to be used for large gatherings. It also houses a kitchen.
The church assumed its current name in 2006 when it became amalgamated with the Church of Our Saviour.
The Jan. 15 anniversary service was officiated by The Right Rev. Michael Bird, Anglican Bishop of Niagara and Rev. Bahman Kalantari, parish priest. After service, a special luncheon was held in Corman Hall for past and present parishioners. Many were dressed in period outfits and the event marked the beginning of a full year of special events at the church.
The Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer kicked off its 140th anniversary celebrations Jan. 15 with a rededication and consecration of the cornerstone laying of the church — formerly known as The Church of the Redeemer — on Jan. 9, 1877.
A Stoney Creek landmark, the Church of Our Saviour the Redeemer has stood on Lake Avenue South and Maple Avenue for generations.
The church was built in 1876 at 25 Lake Ave. S. and was the first Anglican Church to be constructed in the area. A rectory was built in 1891.
A shed acted as the parish hall until 1926 when congregation members constructed a new hall. A 1952 addition raised the church’s seating capacity from 92 to 232.
A new parish hall was designed by an architect and congregation member and was finished in 1968. The hall — named the Corman room for its benefactors — continues to be used for large gatherings. It also houses a kitchen.
The church assumed its current name in 2006 when it became amalgamated with the Church of Our Saviour.
The Jan. 15 anniversary service was officiated by The Right Rev. Michael Bird, Anglican Bishop of Niagara and Rev. Bahman Kalantari, parish priest. After service, a special luncheon was held in Corman Hall for past and present parishioners. Many were dressed in period outfits and the event marked the beginning of a full year of special events at the church.