The Citizen, 2003-05-28, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 28. 2003. PAGE 3.
Church undergoes renovations
Trinity Anglican Church has been
the site of much moving and
upheaval these past few weeks. This
year marks the 125th anniversary of
the building. Much-needed
renovations are underway to
make it ready to stand for another
125 years.
Improvements have included the
installation of royal blue carpeting in
the church, as well as the movement
of some of the fixtures to new
places.
The side (or children’s altar as it is
called) is being moved to the back of
the church. This altar is used also for
memorial
move to
provide a more private space for
parishioners and guests to light a
candle and pause in memory of
friends and loved ones who have
returned home to God.
The font is moving from the back
of the church to the front, closer to
the chancel steps.
“Baptisms used to be private
affairs, often held on Sunday
afternoons, so it made sense to have
the font at the back of the church.
But church teachings have changed
and baptisms are now held as part of
votive candles and its
its new location will
the main Sunday worship, so having
the font at
will give
present a
welcoming
our midst,” said Rev. Tom Wilson.
In preparation for the new carpet a
subfloor was installed. As
some of the floor joists
strengthened.
Some electrical wiring was
to improve the service.
The church hall, which is used not
only by the congregation but by an
assortment of other community
organizations, has been painted a
bright new colour.
As well, when the church hall was
built in 1995-96, provision was
made for arched lights over the south
windows of the hall. These were not
initially installed, but have now been
filled with yellow-stained glass,
which was originally used in the
windows behind the high altar at
Trinity.
The church is being reassembled
through the dedicated work of
parishioners. No Sunday services
have had to be relocated or
cancelled, and everything will be in
place for the visit of the Rt. Rev.
the front of the church
all the congregation
good view of the
of new Christians into
well,
were
done
Bruce Howe, the Bishop of the
Anglican Diocese of Huron, to
Trinity on Sunday, June 15 at 10:30
a.m. where he will celebrate the
Eucharist, confirm Ashley
Cartwright by the laying on of
hands, preach the sermon and help
the congregation celebrate its 125th
anniversary.
Trinity is hoping to have a display
of memorabilia from the church on
display on June 15 and if anyone
with any items or pictures related to
Trinity’s history, who would be
willing to loan them for this special
day, could they contact Rev. Wilson
at 887-9273.
Anglican services actually began
in Blyth in the 1860s when the
Anglican priest in Clinton used to
walk to Blyth when the weather was
nice and hold worship services in a
variety of places, including
Nethery’s Orange Hall (just north of
Blyth), as well as in the sitting room
of the hotel. But it wasn’t until a year
after the incorporation of the village
that a church was built.
The church overall has not
changed dramatically. The most
notable changes were the removal
of the tall steeple within 20 years
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of the church being erected because
it became unsafe and then,
sometime in the early part of the
20th century, the bell tower and the
cornices on the corner pillars of the
church were also removed for safety
reasons.
In 1996, a new, air-conditioned
church hall with a modern kitchen
was built and dedicated and has been
available since then for church
functions, as well as for the use of
community groups. Previously to the
hall being built, church suppers were
held in the shed behind the church,
which was used for sheltering horses
and buggies or sleighs while
services and meetings were being
held. As the church had no running
water, tea and coffee, as well as cold
drinks had to be carried across
Gypsy Lane from the old Rectory,
which is directly east of the church
on the other corner of Gypsy Lane
and Dinsley Street.
All people are invited to come and
worship with Trinity on Sunday,
June 15 to help mark this special day
celebrating 125 years of Anglican
presence in the village of Blyth.
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Blyth Community Centre
Tickets $20.00
$3,000. in prizes
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B.B.Q. Beef dinner at 5 p.m.
Tickets $10.00
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Congratulations to Harvey and
Feme McDowell as they celebrate
their 60th wedding anniversary.
Welcome back Sara and Peter
Gusso from England. We are glad to
see you home.
Sorry to hear Helen Stonehouse is
in Wingham hospital. We wish her a
speedy recovery.
Ed Daer is recovering at home
after surgery on his shoulder.
Vem and John Evans visited on
Sunday with Marilyn and Don Craig
and family, Blyth, Nancy and Ed
Daer, Ross Johnston at Braemar
Retirement Home, Wingham and
Audrey Johnston and family of
Tees water.
Approximately 60 out of 69 Edgar
relatives gathered together at the
home of Don Edgar. Some camped
for the weekend and some went
canoeing on the river Sunday
afternoon. Everyone enjoyed
fireworks Sunday night. Those who
were there on Monday enjoyed
games and food. Those present were
from Petrolia, Brigden, London,
Barrie, Tavistock, Goderich, Aylmer,
Clinton, Atwood, . Lucknow,
Wingham and Blyth.
Greeting at Blyth United Church
Sunday, May 25 were Chauncey
Carter and Irma Mason. Ushering
was Elaine Brown. Guest musician
was Margaret Kai.
The choir sang Holy, Holy, Lord
God Almighty.
The children’s hymn was We
Praise you for the
children’s story
Bannerman asked
their favourite story
them that a lot
stories and movies come
Bible.
Those taking part
Dramatized Lectionary
were Chelsea and Amelia Carter-
Brown and Brandilyn, Amanda and
Wyatt Bearss.
The Responsive Reading was
Psalm 47. The gospel reading was
Acts 17: 16-34.
Rev. Bannerman’s message to the
adults was Jediism: The New
Internet Religion. In the last census
taken about 20,000 Canadians
marked Jediism as their religion.
George Lucas made Star Wars his
fantasy movie. It refers to the force
that exists in all things. The same as
god is in all things.
In 2001 an e-mail was sent to the
fans of Star Wars and the new
religion came about. Lucas’s fantasy
was that the force binds everyone
together the same as God binds us
together. Jediism seems to be the
modern-day Christianity.
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