All Saints Anglican Church (Ottawa) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids All Saints' Anglican Church |
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| All Saints' Sandy Hill | |
| 45°25′38″N 75°40′40″W / 45.42722°N 75.67778°W | |
| Location | 317 Chapel Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7Z2 |
| Country | Canada |
| Previous denomination | Anglican Church of Canada |
| History | |
| Status |
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| Founded | 2 April 1899 |
| Founder(s) | Henry Newell Bate |
| Dedication | All Saints |
| Consecrated | 1 February 1914 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Deconsecrated |
| Architect(s) | Alfred M. Calderon |
| Architectural type | Church (former) |
| Style | Gothic Revival |
| Closed | 2014 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 1 |
All Saints' Anglican Church was once a church in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It belonged to the Anglican Church of Canada, which is a Christian church. In 2015, the building was sold. Now, it's a busy place called All Saints Sandy Hill, serving as a community hub for the neighbourhood.
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History of All Saints' Church
How the Church Started
The idea for All Saints' Church began in 1898. Henry Newell Bate, a leader in Ottawa, asked Bishop Charles Hamilton to create a new church area. By June of that year, everything was ready.
Henry Bate himself laid the first stone of the church on April 2, 1899. The Bishop laid the main cornerstone on June 7, 1899. The very first church services were held on February 4, 1900.
First Leader of the Church
The first leader of All Saints' Church was Reverend A. W. Mackay. He used to work at another church called Saint John's Anglican Church. That old church was on Sussex Street, where the Connaught Building is today. Reverend Mackay led All Saints' until he passed away in August 1919.
Church Dedication and Design
The church building was officially dedicated on February 1, 1914. This happened after Henry Bate (who was now Sir Henry Bate) gave the church and its land as a gift. He gave it to the church's leader and wardens on January 21, 1914.
The church is located at Chapel Street and Laurier Avenue. It was designed between 1898 and 1899 by Alfred Merigon Calderon. The building is in the Gothic Revival style. This means it looks like old European churches from the Middle Ages.
Special Features of the Building
The former church has a special tower with a "crenellated" top. This means it has a pattern like the top of a castle wall. This tower holds nine bells that can play tunes. Inside, there are fourteen beautiful stained glass windows. These windows tell stories or remember important people. Some windows honour Reverend MacKay and Sir Robert Laird Borden. Sir Robert Borden was Canada's Prime Minister from 1911 to 1920. Other windows remember former church members.
In 1934, a building called Bate Memorial Hall was added. Thomas Cameron Bate, who was Sir Henry Bate's son, added it to honour his father. The church was also the place where Sir Robert Borden's state funeral was held in 1937. A state funeral is a special public funeral for very important people.
What Happened Next
In 2014, the people who went to All Saints' Church joined with another church, St. Margaret's Anglican Church. After that, the historic All Saints' building was put up for sale. In December 2015, a company called All Saints Development Inc. bought the building.
They plan to turn the site into a "community hub." This means it will be a place for many different activities. It might be used for weddings, conferences, and other events. The space will also be a special centre to learn about "Prime Minister's Row." This is a project to improve the historic neighbourhood.
