I have been so busy these last couple of days that I have been unable to get my camera out. It's a good thing that my trip to Upper Canada Village provided lots of photos for me to upload!
The following information is courtesy of the Upper Canada Village website.
Christ Church was built in 1837 in an aesthetic style known as Picturesque. Although the building reflects that sense of order, symmetry and balance that were the hallmarks of 18th century classicism, the pointed Gothic window arches and decorative trim on the tower add a Romantic touch to the building.
The land for the church and the financial support for its construction were given to the Church of England congregation of Moulinette by Adam Dixson, a wealthy, local miller. The first service conducted in the church, before it was actually completed, was for his wife's funeral, and within a year, his own funeral service had also taken place.
When visiting the church, visitors can see plain wooden box pews, which, in the early days, were rented by the parishioners. The rear pews and those in the back gallery, were free. The church has a fine melodeon, a reed organ built in 1862 by Samuel Warren of Montreal. There is no cross in the church and no candles on the altar; such things were unacceptable to this congregation in the 1860s.
Like so many other community institutions, the church was a meeting place for families, particularly for young people seeking a partner. People were baptized, married and buried all in one location, and the church witnessed the joys and sorrows of life's important events. In earlier, pioneer times, a strong religious faith helped settlers cope with the harsh realities of life in a new land and continued to do so in the decade before Confederation.
It's a beautiful church- so symbolic of how important it was to the people who built it and used it. I like how your pov emphasizes the steeple and looking up to God. Nice shot!
@olivetreeann
Thank you, Ann for seeing the symbolism of the steeple pointing up - i have always tried to do this but most churches had steeples that were way too tall. This was perfect!
September 1st, 2017
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Thank you, Ann for seeing the symbolism of the steeple pointing up - i have always tried to do this but most churches had steeples that were way too tall. This was perfect!