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Petersville Episcopal Church, 1952
1952
Petersville


Credits:
Base Gagetown Community History Association

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This photograph of St. Peter's Anglican Church at Headline shows the modification of the steeple and other changes to the architecture of the building.

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Watercolour painting by Bob Standen, Coote Hill United Church of Canada, 2003
2003
Coote Hill


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A Methodist Church was constructed in 1845 at Coote Hill and was rebuilt in 1882, later becoming the United Church of Canada. Since the church was part of a very large circuit, services were held every second Sunday, rotating between morning and evening.

The electrician who wired the church in the 20th century agreed to do it for free, provided he received the contract to wire a certain number of homes. Following the final service in 1953, each member received one of the church hymn books.

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Presbyterian Kirk, Headline, 1952
1952
Headline


Credits:
Base Gagetown Community History Association

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From theDiary of Laura McKinney:

"A meeting of the trustees of the Headline Kirk was held in that building on Saturday, July 9, 1927 at 8 p.m. Present: Rev. L.J. Wasson in the chair, J. Elbridge Corbett, George Corbett, James McKinney, John McKinney, John H. Donald and Len Dunn. George Corbett was appointed secretary. The property was inspected and found to be in a poor state of repair, especially the windows and as the meeting was called to consider the condition and repair of the building it seemed to be impossible to reach any definite conclusion to the matter. It was thought well to get the opinion of an expert on the necessary repairs to the windows and leave further decision to a later meeting.
George M. Corbett Sect."

From Gone: But Not Forgotten, Richard Corbett, Editor.

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Clones United Church of Canda, 1952
1952
Clones


Credits:
Base Gagetown Community History Association

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The United Church at Clones was built in 1854. The church had two rows of pews with a centre aisle. The stove was placed about in the centre and to one side. Across the front was a platform and railing, on which stood an organ and a pew for a choir. The minister's pulpit was raised another step.

Former residents of the community remember various repairs done in the 1940s. The structure was jacked up and a new sill replaced, a new roof was put on and the interior of the church was painted.

The church community was very active with the Ladies Aid meeting in the homes of the members for afternoons of quilting, knitting and sewing. The church youth often joined with those at Summer Hill for evenings of fellowship . . . and we presume fun!

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Summer Hill United Church of Canada, 1952
1952
Summer Hill


Credits:
Base Gagetown Community History Association

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The Methodist Church at Summer Hill was built about 1887. It later became known as the United Church of Canada after the merger of the Methodists with the Presbyterians in 1925. In architecture, the church is almost identical to the United Church at Jerusalem, with only variations in the windows and doors of the entrance towers.

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Summer Hill St. Augustine Anglican Church, 1952
1952
Summer Hill


Credits:
Base Gagetown Community History Association

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St. Augustine's Church at Summer Hill was consecrated May 26, 1914. The following proclamation excerpts describe the special event:

"This edifice was consecrated on St. Augustine's Day, May 26th, 1914. It was created by the free-will offerings of the people of the district, assisted by interested parishes in England. A notable contributor was Mrs. Randall T. Davidson, wife of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The land was given by Garnet Carle. The Master Builder was George Sutton, who contributed over one hundred days of free labour. He was ably assisted by Alexander
Hastings . . .

The first two Chapel Wardens elected were William Armstrong and Fred Dale.

The completed Santuary stands as a memorial to the inspiration and devoted work of the Reverend William Smith, Rector, 1911-1915."

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Summer Hill St. Augustine Anglican Church, Now at Chipman, N.B., about 2003
2003
Chipman


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In 1953, St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Summer Hill, was dismantled and moved to Chipman, N.B., where it remains today.