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St. Ambrose
John's Beach
NL
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Who we are
Welcome to the Parish of Bay of Islands
Our Mission Statement: The purpose of St. James and St. Ambrose Anglican Churches is to provide lively, inter-generational and inter-denominational worship; to provide opportunity for all people to be nurtured and affirmed in their ministry; and to reach out to the whole community in love, fellowship and caring.
The Anglican Parish of Bay of Islands is located on the south shore of the Bay of Islands in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our Parish consists of two congregations: St. Ambrose, which emcompasses the communities of Humber Arm South (Halfway Point, Benoit's Cove, John's Beach and Frenchman's Cove); and St. James, encompassing the communities of York Harbour and Lark Harbour.
Our Mission Statement: The purpose of St. James and St. Ambrose Anglican Churches is to provide lively, inter-generational and inter-denominational worship; to provide opportunity for all people to be nurtured and affirmed in their ministry; and to reach out to the whole community in love, fellowship and caring.
The Anglican Parish of Bay of Islands is located on the south shore of the Bay of Islands in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our Parish consists of two congregations: St. Ambrose, which emcompasses the communities of Humber Arm South (Halfway Point, Benoit's Cove, John's Beach and Frenchman's Cove); and St. James, encompassing the communities of York Harbour and Lark Harbour.
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Rev. Effie Organ
Deacon-in-charge
John's Beach,
NL
Canada
Phone: (709) 681-2021
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Quote of the Day
Hebrews 10:25
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
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Anglican Church
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Box 39
Lark Harbour, Newfoundland & Labrador
A0L 1H0
Lark Harbour, Newfoundland & Labrador
A0L 1H0
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St. Ambrose John's Beach Service Times
Service Times last updated on the 31st of May, 2019
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St. Ambrose History
St. Ambrose Anglican Church stands as a living emblem of religious life in the Bay of Islands.
Founded in 1866, the church was the first of any denomination built in the area. While the original structure was replaced with a new building in 1954, the legacy of the original St. Ambrose Church lives on.
The generations who have given praise to God at St. Ambrose owe that legacy to one Rev. U. Z. Rule, a missionary who arrived in Birchy Cove (Curling) in 1865.
The following year, Rule began overseeing the construction of St. Ambrose. But, when the herring came in during the fall, the men had to leave the construction.
Consequently, the building wasn't completed until 1867. Once finished, it acted as both a chapel and a school. The first confirmation at St. Ambrose was recorded on August 6 of that year.
A second St. Ambrose Church was built further inland and on the hill, in 1954. It seats 114. In 1996, 130th anniversary celebrations took place including a special service of Thanksgiving, dedication of a cairn on the beach marking the site of the first St. Ambrose Church and dedication of a new church banner, and a big anniversary party for all ages, held on the beach.
The Cemetery is located on a steep incline, next to the Church, and overlooking the Bay. The oldest headstone identified reads:
In Memory of Adelaide, Died January 14, 1869, Aged 11 months, also Catherine, Died July 15, 1880, Children of William and Jane Weller.
From: http://ngb.chebucto.org/West_Coast/church-14.shtml
Founded in 1866, the church was the first of any denomination built in the area. While the original structure was replaced with a new building in 1954, the legacy of the original St. Ambrose Church lives on.
The generations who have given praise to God at St. Ambrose owe that legacy to one Rev. U. Z. Rule, a missionary who arrived in Birchy Cove (Curling) in 1865.
The following year, Rule began overseeing the construction of St. Ambrose. But, when the herring came in during the fall, the men had to leave the construction.
Consequently, the building wasn't completed until 1867. Once finished, it acted as both a chapel and a school. The first confirmation at St. Ambrose was recorded on August 6 of that year.
A second St. Ambrose Church was built further inland and on the hill, in 1954. It seats 114. In 1996, 130th anniversary celebrations took place including a special service of Thanksgiving, dedication of a cairn on the beach marking the site of the first St. Ambrose Church and dedication of a new church banner, and a big anniversary party for all ages, held on the beach.
The Cemetery is located on a steep incline, next to the Church, and overlooking the Bay. The oldest headstone identified reads:
In Memory of Adelaide, Died January 14, 1869, Aged 11 months, also Catherine, Died July 15, 1880, Children of William and Jane Weller.
From: http://ngb.chebucto.org/West_Coast/church-14.shtml
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