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Old St. Paul's Anglican Church
Woodstock
ON
N4S 1E8
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Who we are
One Hundred and Eighty Years!
Yes! 181 years ago in 1834 St. Paul`s in Woodstock was built.
Built with locally made brick in the Georgian style of architecture.
Chapter nine, titled “Woodstock” in the book Winter Studies and Summer Rambles in Canada 1837, Anna Jameson writes about the thick green forest and the beauty of the birds and flowers that she has never seen before ... with one sour note "The roads were so execrably bad that no words can give you an idea of them - taking nine hours traveling twenty-five miles."
Anna`s bright spot in Woodstock was the Sunday attending with Admiral Henry Vansittart and his sister Mrs. East the "pretty little church", she says "if I could not take part in the discourse, I could listen like the Irish corn field with all ears."
Admiral Vansittart gave the money for the building of the church, but, it was built on Capt. Andrew Drew`s land (that is another story). The Admiral also gave Woodstock its name and started the first Fair Board. The Vansittart influence, as well as other retired British Army and Navy personal who settled here as half pay officers from the Napoleonic War some with wealth, was the glue that molded this area into a vibrant community. Many Woodstock street names commemorate several of these men.
The first minister was the Reverend William Bettridge. The Reverend Mr. Bettridge was instrumental in starting the first Lending Library in this area. Captain Andrew Drew is known for the sinking of the steamer Caroline off Navy Island near Niagara Falls during the short lived 1837 Rebellion.
The church chancel was added in 1843 and by 1851 more space was needed so to do this the gallery was removed, adding the East and West transepts ,also changing the architecture to Gothic.
This is the church building you see to-day.
`Old` was added to the name when in 1880 the new church opened at the corner of Wellington and Dundas St., thus Old St. Paul’s and New St. Paul’s which is now The Church of the Epiphany. Old St. Paul’s became a Historic Site in 1958.
Yes! 181 years ago in 1834 St. Paul`s in Woodstock was built.
Built with locally made brick in the Georgian style of architecture.
Chapter nine, titled “Woodstock” in the book Winter Studies and Summer Rambles in Canada 1837, Anna Jameson writes about the thick green forest and the beauty of the birds and flowers that she has never seen before ... with one sour note "The roads were so execrably bad that no words can give you an idea of them - taking nine hours traveling twenty-five miles."
Anna`s bright spot in Woodstock was the Sunday attending with Admiral Henry Vansittart and his sister Mrs. East the "pretty little church", she says "if I could not take part in the discourse, I could listen like the Irish corn field with all ears."
Admiral Vansittart gave the money for the building of the church, but, it was built on Capt. Andrew Drew`s land (that is another story). The Admiral also gave Woodstock its name and started the first Fair Board. The Vansittart influence, as well as other retired British Army and Navy personal who settled here as half pay officers from the Napoleonic War some with wealth, was the glue that molded this area into a vibrant community. Many Woodstock street names commemorate several of these men.
The first minister was the Reverend William Bettridge. The Reverend Mr. Bettridge was instrumental in starting the first Lending Library in this area. Captain Andrew Drew is known for the sinking of the steamer Caroline off Navy Island near Niagara Falls during the short lived 1837 Rebellion.
The church chancel was added in 1843 and by 1851 more space was needed so to do this the gallery was removed, adding the East and West transepts ,also changing the architecture to Gothic.
This is the church building you see to-day.
`Old` was added to the name when in 1880 the new church opened at the corner of Wellington and Dundas St., thus Old St. Paul’s and New St. Paul’s which is now The Church of the Epiphany. Old St. Paul’s became a Historic Site in 1958.
Location of worship / Church Address
Church Pastor
The Rev'd Robert Luxton
Rector
723 Dundas Street
Woodstock,
ON
N4S 1E8
Canada
Phone: 519-537-3912
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Psalms 4:8
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
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The Rev'd Robert Luxton
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Rob grew up in Toronto, studied at Ryerson University and theology at Wycliffe College (University of Toronto). He has served in the Parishes of Haliburton, (Diocese of Toronto), Parish of Chesley, Paisley and Tara, (Diocese of Huron), St. John the Evangelist , London (Diocese of Huron), and now Old St. Paul's here in Woodstock, with over 23 years of ordained ministry. Rob loves to read the Bible and Christian Writers to help him live the gospel in our world today and to proclaim the Good News of God’s love for all people.
He has been involved in Outreach, Pastoral Care and Preaching for his entire ministry and finds it very rewarding.
Rob is married to the Rev'd Patty Dobbs-Luxton and they have two children. He likes sports and is a follower of teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. He likes to jog 3 times a week, enjoys movies, and live theatre, reading mystery novels, biographies and newspapers.
He has been involved in Outreach, Pastoral Care and Preaching for his entire ministry and finds it very rewarding.
Rob is married to the Rev'd Patty Dobbs-Luxton and they have two children. He likes sports and is a follower of teams such as the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Blue Jays. He likes to jog 3 times a week, enjoys movies, and live theatre, reading mystery novels, biographies and newspapers.
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The Rev'd H. E. Ted Winter, Pastoral Assistant
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Sherry Jenkins
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Old St. Paul's Anglican Church Woodstock Service Times
Services
Everyone is welcome to join us each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and 10:30am for our weekly service.
Summer service hours begin on June 30th, at 8 a.m. and again at 10 a.m.
You can also join us the first Saturday of each month for casual service and communion at 6:30pm. Casual Church runs from September thru to June.
There’s something for everyone.
Casual Church
First Saturday of the month at 6:30pm (5:00pm in winter) in the Parish Hall. This is a half hour service of, lively music, a message, & Holy Communion.
PLUS …..Goodies for the young & the young at heart.
Casual Church runs from September thru to June.
Causual Church is currently on a hiatus. Please check under the “News and Events” tab for updates.
Service Times last updated on the 23rd of September, 2021
Everyone is welcome to join us each Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and 10:30am for our weekly service.
Summer service hours begin on June 30th, at 8 a.m. and again at 10 a.m.
You can also join us the first Saturday of each month for casual service and communion at 6:30pm. Casual Church runs from September thru to June.
There’s something for everyone.
Casual Church
First Saturday of the month at 6:30pm (5:00pm in winter) in the Parish Hall. This is a half hour service of, lively music, a message, & Holy Communion.
PLUS …..Goodies for the young & the young at heart.
Casual Church runs from September thru to June.
Causual Church is currently on a hiatus. Please check under the “News and Events” tab for updates.
Service Times last updated on the 23rd of September, 2021
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Our Sunday School meets each week in the Church at the beginning of the service for a children’s story. The children and their teachers then proceed to the Parish Hall for a lesson and fun arts and crafts.
Our Sunday School meets each week in the Church at the beginning of the service for a children’s story. The children and their teachers then proceed to the Parish Hall for a lesson and fun arts and crafts.
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Old St. Paul's Anglican Church History
The building at 723 Dundas Street, St. Paul’s Church, is set back from Dundas Street near Huron (Street) Road, in the City of Woodstock. The red-brick church was designed using elements of the Gothic and Classical architectural styles and was constructed in 1834.The exterior of the building and select elements of the interior, as well as the scenic character of the property are protected by an Ontario Heritage Trust conservation easement (1986). A Provincial plaque was erected to St. Paul’s Church in 1958. The property is also designated by the City of Woodstock under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (Bylaw 5256-76).
Located at 723 Dundas Street in the City of Woodstock, St. Paul’s is set back from the street, on a large plot of land. The property also contains a cemetery.
St. Paul’s Church is significant for its association with Admiral Henry Vansittart (1778-1843), Captain Andrew Drew (1792-1878), and the development of the City of Woodstock. Drew came from England to Canada in 1832 as Vansittart’s agent, to acquire land and invest money on his behalf. One of Drew’s first undertakings was to build a brick church on one of the lots he acquired. This location was selected for the church with the intention that a town would develop around it.
Vansittart and his family set out for Canada on May 1st, 1834, accompanied by Rev’d Wm. Bettridge. Bettridge was sent out by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (an Anglican mission agency) to be the rector of St. Paul’s.
When the Vansittart family and Rev’d Bettridge arrived in Woodstock on June 21, 1834, the church was not finished. Vansittart and his sister, Mrs. East, donated £370 toward the church’s construction; the cost of the original project was £1800.
During the Rebellion of 1837-38, St. Paul’s was used as a temporary jail for suspected rebels captured by local militia.
NEW St. Paul’s Anglican Church was built at the intersection of Wellington and Dundas Streets in 1879 to accommodate the growing congregation. As a result of this relocation, St. Paul’s was closed in 1879 and then re-opened to serve the Anglican community in 1882. St. Paul’s was renamed as OLD St. Paul’s.
St. Paul’s is an early example of the Gothic Revival style in Ontario church architecture. The Gothic features include the lancet windows and dichromatic brickwork. The chancel was added to the original church in 1843 and the transepts were added in 1851. The window and door openings have vernacular brick hoods. There is a combination of lancet and pointed-arch windows on all facades. The front elevation has a classically-inspired returned cornice, a semi-circular transom over the main entrance door with a brick pediment and pilasters. The tower has a hexagonal cupola with louvered, pointed-arch openings. The base of the cupola is decorated with a dentil trim and bracketed cornice. The low-pitched, timber-frame roof is an example of construction methods used during the 1830s.
There is wainscoting and crown moulding encircling the sanctuary, and hardwood floors. The surviving box pews are a prominent feature of the interior. The stained-glass window in the Baptistry is the work of the McCausland Co. of Toronto. The series of additions made to the church have resulted in an irregular plan.
Located at 723 Dundas Street in the City of Woodstock, St. Paul’s is set back from the street, on a large plot of land. The property also contains a cemetery.
St. Paul’s Church is significant for its association with Admiral Henry Vansittart (1778-1843), Captain Andrew Drew (1792-1878), and the development of the City of Woodstock. Drew came from England to Canada in 1832 as Vansittart’s agent, to acquire land and invest money on his behalf. One of Drew’s first undertakings was to build a brick church on one of the lots he acquired. This location was selected for the church with the intention that a town would develop around it.
Vansittart and his family set out for Canada on May 1st, 1834, accompanied by Rev’d Wm. Bettridge. Bettridge was sent out by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (an Anglican mission agency) to be the rector of St. Paul’s.
When the Vansittart family and Rev’d Bettridge arrived in Woodstock on June 21, 1834, the church was not finished. Vansittart and his sister, Mrs. East, donated £370 toward the church’s construction; the cost of the original project was £1800.
During the Rebellion of 1837-38, St. Paul’s was used as a temporary jail for suspected rebels captured by local militia.
NEW St. Paul’s Anglican Church was built at the intersection of Wellington and Dundas Streets in 1879 to accommodate the growing congregation. As a result of this relocation, St. Paul’s was closed in 1879 and then re-opened to serve the Anglican community in 1882. St. Paul’s was renamed as OLD St. Paul’s.
St. Paul’s is an early example of the Gothic Revival style in Ontario church architecture. The Gothic features include the lancet windows and dichromatic brickwork. The chancel was added to the original church in 1843 and the transepts were added in 1851. The window and door openings have vernacular brick hoods. There is a combination of lancet and pointed-arch windows on all facades. The front elevation has a classically-inspired returned cornice, a semi-circular transom over the main entrance door with a brick pediment and pilasters. The tower has a hexagonal cupola with louvered, pointed-arch openings. The base of the cupola is decorated with a dentil trim and bracketed cornice. The low-pitched, timber-frame roof is an example of construction methods used during the 1830s.
There is wainscoting and crown moulding encircling the sanctuary, and hardwood floors. The surviving box pews are a prominent feature of the interior. The stained-glass window in the Baptistry is the work of the McCausland Co. of Toronto. The series of additions made to the church have resulted in an irregular plan.
Old St. Paul's Anglican Church Historical Photos
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