All Saints Church (Hamilton, Ontario) facts for kids
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All Saints Church, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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| Denomination | Anglican Church of Canada |
| Website | http://www.vansondesign.com/allsaints/ Official site |
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| Dedication | All Saints |
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| Parish | Ontario |
| Diocese | Niagara |
| Province | Canada |
All Saints Church was a special building in Hamilton, Ontario. It was located at the corner of Queen Street South and King Street West. This church was a place where people gathered for worship for many years.
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The Church's Story
Building a Place of Worship
The idea for All Saints Church started a long time ago, in 1855. The actual building began to be constructed in 1872. It was made of stone and had a very tall tower.
Earthquake Damage
On September 24, 1998, something unexpected happened. A small earthquake, measuring 5.4, shook Hamilton. The earthquake caused damage to the stones that supported the church's tall tower. Because of this damage, the stone spire at the top of the tower had to be removed to keep everyone safe.
Closing the Church Doors
In the fall of 2009, the church building was found to be unsafe. Parts of the roof were actually falling inside the main worship area. Because of this, the church had to close its doors. The people who went to All Saints Church then moved to worship in other places. They first met in a senior's building, and then at another local church.
A New Beginning
The old stone church building was taken down on August 25, 2016. This was done to make space for a new apartment building. However, the plans for the new building included a special area for the church community to worship again. This means that even though the old building is gone, the spirit of All Saints Church continues in a new way.
