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St. Matthew & St. Aidan Anglican Church
St. Matthew Anglican Church first appeared as a frame building in
1896 on Lot 9. Con. 9 of Harvey Township.
The actual Dedication and Thanksgiving took place on September
28th, 1897 after the frame structure received its brick exterior.
Over a century has passed and today St. Matthew is known as
St. Matthew and St. Aidan (this took place in 1998, after the
closing of St. Aidan's of Young's Point). The stain glass window
from St. Aidan's was installed at St. Matthew's in 1999.
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| This beautiful window is lit up in the evening
and can be viewed from Lakehurst Road. By daylight
it can be viewed inside the church facing the stain glass window
in the Sanctuary installed in 1935 and donated by the Willis family
and friends in memory of Eleanor Dean and her brother Major William
Dean M.C.R.E. Come and visit our pretty little church on the hill
and witness first hand a part of Buckhorn's history.
Location: Right across from the Locks
in Buckhorn.
Time of Worship: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
(all year)
Phone: (705) 657- 3339
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| St. Jean
de Brebeuf Catholic Church
In the 1880's the first Masses were celebrated alternating between
the homes of the Pluard and McGuire families.
In 1931, under the guidance of Reverend John Garvey, pastor of Saint
Paul the Apostle in Lakefield, Saint Jean de Brebeuf was built on
the scenic County Road 36 in Harvey township. During the pastorship
of Reverand James Houlihan (1956 - 1967) the main body of the church
was extended.
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| From 1989 to 1993
Reverend Monsignor John Pearson was pastor. The residents and summer
visitors celebrated the 60th anniversary of saint jean de brebeuf
and the refurbishing included a sanctuary with the Reserved Sacrament,
a Shrine of Our Lady and a nave depicting the patron in a circular
stain glass window. From 1993 to 1995,
while Reverend Wally Mucha was pastor, there were renovations to
the front porch, steeple and pews.
The parishoners have always worked tirelessly to refurbish and
maintain Saint Jean de Brebeuf. This year they have enlarged the
parking lot to accommodate the numerous summer parishioners who
return year after year to this beautiful little church.
Location: County Road 36 in Harvey
township
Time of Worship: All year long, Saturday
Evenings 5:00 p.m. July 1st Weekend to Labour Day weekend, Sunday
9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
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| Knox
Presbyterian Church
Prior to 1870, the Knox congregation met in the local school in
Lakehurst. Later that decade a log church was built. In 1883,
the land was deeded at the to the Presbyterian Church at the present
site.
In 1893 a brick church was raised by local farmers who donated
their time. The lumber was ferried across Gannons Narrows. The
dedication and naming took place on October 10, 1893. Architecturally,
the church is unchanged since that time. In 1952, Hydro was installed,
In 1974 an oil furnace replaced the wood stoves.
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Knox was combined with Buckhorn and Rockroft Churches.
On their closing, Knox joined Warsaw and Lakefield 3 point charge.
The minister's chair is a 'carving and red plush' gem from Buckhorn
Presbyterian. The baptismal front is beautifully crafted from local
oak. Quilted, crocheted and hand-stitched work grace the walls.
A Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society has worked continuously
from early years, in Community work, supporting home and overseas
missions and
a complete church service yearly. The Christmas Candlelight service
for the community has been held annually since 1962.
Location: In Lakehurst, 731 Lakehurst
Road - between Gannon's Narrow's and Buckhorn.
Time of Worship: Open first Sunday
in April to the last Sunday of October, Sunday service is 9:00 A.M.
From April to October.
Minister: Rev. W. J. Bynum, B.A.,
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| Wesley
United Church
Wesley Church was erected in Confederation Year, 1867 as a Methodist
Church and was part of the Halls Bridge Mission.
The Mission included Wesley, Harvey, Sandy Lake, and the Indian
Mission of Mud Lake (now Curve Lake). In 1898 The Wesley Circuit
was established as Wesley, Lakehurst and Mud Lake Village. When
Church Union took place in 1925 the Wesley Circuit still existed
and these three churches became part of the new United Church of
Canada.
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| In more recent years the Wesley circuit became the
Buckhorn (NM) Pastoral Charge. Lakehurst United Church discontinued
services in 1997. Wesley United Church is now home to approximately
50 families. Each year Wesley hosts a Strawberry Supper, usually the
Friday preceding Canada Day and a Turkey Supper, usually on a Friday
evening in early October
Location: Corner of County Road 23
(formerly Hwy. 507) and Curve Lake Road. South of Buckhorn
Phone: (705) 657-9808
Time of Worship: Sunday 10:00 a.m.(all
year)
Sunday School: Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Minister: Mr. Kenneth Lawton |
Curve Lake United Church
The Curve Lake Community Church was erected in 1990-92 after the former
United Church was condemned. The United Church of Canada (formerly
Methodist Church) has been holding services in Curve Lake Village
since the mid 1800's. Curve Lake United Church is a First Nations
Ministry with the doxology being sung in Ojibwe and also some prayers
are sometimes given in Ojibwe.
Location: At the main intersection
in Curve Lake Village. Follow Curve Lake west from County Road 23
(previously known as highway 507).
Phone: (705) 657-9808
Time of Worship: Sunday 11:30 a.m.(all
year)
Sunday School: Sunday 12:00 noon (September
to May)
Minister: Mr. Kenneth Lawton
For a complete list of Churches in the Peterborough area [click
here]
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