St. George's Anglican Church (Parrsboro, Nova Scotia) facts for kids

St. George's Anglican Church
Main Street Parrsboro with St. George's on the left
General information
Architectural style	Carpenter Gothic
Town or city	216 Main Street Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Country	Canada
Completed	ca. 1865
Technical details
Structural system	one-storey wood frame
Design and construction
Architect	Thomas R. Corbett, builder

St. George's Anglican Church is a beautiful old church building in Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is located at 216 Main Street. This church is known for its special "Carpenter Gothic" style, which makes it look unique. It is part of the Anglican Church of Canada, a Christian church group.

History of St. George's Church

The story of St. George's Church began a long time ago, in 1786. That's when the area around Parrsboro was officially made into a church parish. A parish is like a church district. At one point, this parish was very big, with seven churches stretching along the coast from Apple River to Truro.

Early Leaders

The very first leader of St. George's parish was a man named Reverend Thomas Shreve. He was the "rector," which is like the main pastor or priest of the church. Reverend Shreve served the church for 15 years, from 1787 to 1803. He helped guide the church in its early days.

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  Rev. Thomas Shreve, the first rector of St. George's Church (1787-1803).

The Current Building

The church building you see today was built around 1865. This means it's over 150 years old! It's actually the third church building that St. George's has had since it started in 1786.

Carpenter Gothic Style

The church's design is a great example of "Carpenter Gothic" style. This means it looks like a grand Gothic church, but it's built mostly from wood by skilled carpenters. You can see this style in its features:

• A very steep roof, which makes it look tall and dramatic.
• A corner belfry, which is a tower where the church bell is kept.
• A pointy spire on top of the belfry, reaching towards the sky.
• Tall, narrow windows with pointed tops, called lancet windows. These are common in Gothic architecture.

St. George's Today

Today, St. George's Church is part of the Parrsboro/Port Greville Parish. This parish belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. A "diocese" is a larger area managed by a bishop in the Anglican Church. The current rector of St. George's is the Reverend Tory Byrne.

A Protected Heritage Site

Because of its age and special architectural style, St. George's Church is an important building. On September 28, 1987, the town of Parrsboro officially recognized it as a "municipally registered heritage site." This means the building is protected because of its historical and architectural value, and efforts are made to preserve it for future generations.