Woodstock Baptist Church
Title
Woodstock Baptist Church
Church Name
Woodstock Baptist Church
Church Association
Carleton-Victoria Association
Province
New Brunswick
County
Carleton County
Address
was 694 Main St, Woodstock, NB
now 785 Main Street, Woodstock, New Brunswick
now 785 Main Street, Woodstock, New Brunswick
Status
Active
Date
Original structure built 1881 – 1885
New building - dedicated April 2021
New building - dedicated April 2021
Historical Information
The original building of Woodstock Baptist Church is designated a local historic place for its architecture and for its association with the history of the Baptist Church in Woodstock.
Built between 1881-1885 to replace the Free Christian Baptist Church that burned in the fire that destroyed much of Woodstock’s downtown in 1881, the present structure was originally designed in the Gothic Revival style by notable Saint John architect D. E. Dunham. The building has undergone some structural modifications that have altered its original appearance, most notably a major enlargement of the building in 1907, necessitated by the amalgamation of the various Baptist denominations in Woodstock. This renovation was designed by another prominent Saint John architect, H. H. Mott. His modifications added more Classical elements to the original design. The result is a rare blend of Gothic and Classical architecture in Woodstock.
When lightning struck the steeple in 1966, the 130-foot tower was pulled down and capped. The original tall Gothic stained-glass windows were removed for the installation of two ornate
memorial stained-glass windows.
Woodstock United Baptist Church is also designated as a symbol of the history of the Baptist faith in Woodstock. The Baptist denomination in Woodstock dates to 1834. The congregation
quickly grew but was plagued by divisions over minor points of dogma; by the late 1800’s there were several Baptist churches in the downtown area. In 1906, with the formation of the United
Baptist Convention of the Maritime Provinces, the churches amalgamated as the Woodstock United Baptist Church, choosing this site as their house of worship. The original building continues to stand at 694 Main Street; however, a new facility at 785 Main Street serves the church today.
Video tour of current structure available at: https://youtu.be/w8JJQ4zcdxM
Information and photos from Canada Historic Places website
Built between 1881-1885 to replace the Free Christian Baptist Church that burned in the fire that destroyed much of Woodstock’s downtown in 1881, the present structure was originally designed in the Gothic Revival style by notable Saint John architect D. E. Dunham. The building has undergone some structural modifications that have altered its original appearance, most notably a major enlargement of the building in 1907, necessitated by the amalgamation of the various Baptist denominations in Woodstock. This renovation was designed by another prominent Saint John architect, H. H. Mott. His modifications added more Classical elements to the original design. The result is a rare blend of Gothic and Classical architecture in Woodstock.
When lightning struck the steeple in 1966, the 130-foot tower was pulled down and capped. The original tall Gothic stained-glass windows were removed for the installation of two ornate
memorial stained-glass windows.
Woodstock United Baptist Church is also designated as a symbol of the history of the Baptist faith in Woodstock. The Baptist denomination in Woodstock dates to 1834. The congregation
quickly grew but was plagued by divisions over minor points of dogma; by the late 1800’s there were several Baptist churches in the downtown area. In 1906, with the formation of the United
Baptist Convention of the Maritime Provinces, the churches amalgamated as the Woodstock United Baptist Church, choosing this site as their house of worship. The original building continues to stand at 694 Main Street; however, a new facility at 785 Main Street serves the church today.
Video tour of current structure available at: https://youtu.be/w8JJQ4zcdxM
Information and photos from Canada Historic Places website
Files
Collection
Citation
“Woodstock Baptist Church,” Atlantic Baptist Built Heritage Project , accessed April 26, 2024, https://atlanticbaptistheritage.omeka.net/items/show/189.