Who we are
We are a community brought together through friends and family
Our Church encourages people to grow in their faith. We look to support each other in taking action.
In our community, we love when forgiveness is sought and celebrate together when life brings new beginnings.
Partaking in our community allows us to understand and confront situations and learn and prosper from them together.
"At The Anglican Church of the Epiphany, our mission is to lead people to happiness."
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Our Church encourages people to grow in their faith. We look to support each other in taking action.
In our community, we love when forgiveness is sought and celebrate together when life brings new beginnings.
Partaking in our community allows us to understand and confront situations and learn and prosper from them together.
"At The Anglican Church of the Epiphany, our mission is to lead people to happiness."
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Donna Willer Â
Leader Position:
Rector Â
Leader Address:
Box 199
Rimbey
Alberta
T0C 2J0 Â
Rimbey
Alberta
T0C 2J0 Â
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Donna Willer Â
Other Church Leaders:
ACW President - Joan Stutheit
Sunday School - Jenny Stout
Peoples Warden - Arlene Edwards
Priest's Wardens - Stuart and Judy Adams Â
Sunday School - Jenny Stout
Peoples Warden - Arlene Edwards
Priest's Wardens - Stuart and Judy Adams Â
Administration
Admin Name:
Stuart and Judy Adams Â
Admin Position:
Priest's Wardens Â
Phone:
Fax:
403-843-2445 Â
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Stuart and Judy Adams Â
Anglican Church of the Epiphany Service Times
Sundays
11:00 am Holy Communion
Fourth - 11:00 am Family service, followed by a potluck
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11:00 am Holy Communion
Fourth - 11:00 am Family service, followed by a potluck
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Worship Languages
English Â
Dress Code
Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
Sunday School Â
Prayers and Hymns
Hymns and Songs:
Common Praise Â
Other information
Average Adult Congregation:
20 Â
Average Youth Congregation:
5 Â
Anglican Church of the Epiphany History
The history of the Anglican Church of the Epiphany in Rimbey is a most exciting and eventful one to recount. It is a history of many faithful people worshipping, working, caring for and supporting one another with the type of happiness that grows within a real Christian family.
In the early nineteen hundreds settlers started to come into this area to take up farms and homesteads. By 1907 there were a lot of Anglican families scattered around the district, so they decided to build a church as religion played a great part in their lives. They contacted Bishop Pinkham, the Bishop of the Calgary Diocese and were informed that grants were available to build churches. The initial grant to Rimbey would have named the church, "St. Ninian, the Apostle of Galway". An English gentleman donated the money to build a church in memory of his wife. He stipulated that it must be made of native wood and the logs were to be placed in an upright position rather than the usual lengthwise position. The body of the church was built of logs that were twenty feet by thirty-six feet long. The chancel was built of native lumber that were twelve feet by six feet long. There was a small vestry built to the south. At the entrance to the church was a vestibule and bell tower that was from an old school from London England.
Mr. Ben Rimbey donated the land on which the church was to be built. He being a carpenter by trade, was made foreman of the job. Mr. Bob Woolgar, a stonemason who lived between Rimbey and Bentley, put in the foundation, and Mr. R. White donated the gravel. The logs were donated by Mr. Bill Williams. They were hauled with horses from his place west of the river, by members of the church. Some of the men who helped were Mr. Frank Symonds, Mr. Ken Wates, and Mr. Frank Richards. Mr. William Connors a local blacksmith made the iron cross that stands on top of the church. The furnishings for the interior of the church were all hand made from native wood, except for the chairs and organ. A wood heater warmed the church on cold winter days. The church was completed in 1908 and dedicated in early 1909 and given the name, Church of the Epiphany.
The church served its congregation well over the years but it was evident that a new and larger church was needed. With the help from generous donations from such parishners such as Mrs Ada Browne, Mr. Cotton, The parents of Donovan Duke, Audrey Cotton and the Rev George Major and the Rev George Major a new church was constructed. The church basement was finished so it could be used for Sunday school and social gatherings and a piano was purchased by Mr. Spencer Muddle on behalf of the congregation. A short time later, Mr. Peter Chubb gave a generous cash donation and the mortgage was burned. On September 10, 1961 the new church was consecrated. The old log church, now empty was moved to Pas-Ka-Poo Park where it stands today. Many people visit the park each year and admire its faded stained glass windows, and the natural beauty of the building itself. The church is still used for special services. In 1978 a new rectory was built and a cast iron and zinc bell were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zouboules.
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In the early nineteen hundreds settlers started to come into this area to take up farms and homesteads. By 1907 there were a lot of Anglican families scattered around the district, so they decided to build a church as religion played a great part in their lives. They contacted Bishop Pinkham, the Bishop of the Calgary Diocese and were informed that grants were available to build churches. The initial grant to Rimbey would have named the church, "St. Ninian, the Apostle of Galway". An English gentleman donated the money to build a church in memory of his wife. He stipulated that it must be made of native wood and the logs were to be placed in an upright position rather than the usual lengthwise position. The body of the church was built of logs that were twenty feet by thirty-six feet long. The chancel was built of native lumber that were twelve feet by six feet long. There was a small vestry built to the south. At the entrance to the church was a vestibule and bell tower that was from an old school from London England.
The church served its congregation well over the years but it was evident that a new and larger church was needed. With the help from generous donations from such parishners such as Mrs Ada Browne, Mr. Cotton, The parents of Donovan Duke, Audrey Cotton and the Rev George Major and the Rev George Major a new church was constructed. The church basement was finished so it could be used for Sunday school and social gatherings and a piano was purchased by Mr. Spencer Muddle on behalf of the congregation. A short time later, Mr. Peter Chubb gave a generous cash donation and the mortgage was burned. On September 10, 1961 the new church was consecrated. The old log church, now empty was moved to Pas-Ka-Poo Park where it stands today. Many people visit the park each year and admire its faded stained glass windows, and the natural beauty of the building itself. The church is still used for special services. In 1978 a new rectory was built and a cast iron and zinc bell were donated by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zouboules.
Anglican Church of the Epiphany listing was last updated on the 12th of August, 2023