Aylesford United Baptist Church
Title
Aylesford United Baptist Church
Church Name
Aylesford United Baptist Church
Church Association
Eastern Valley Association
Province
Nova Scotia
County
Kings Count
Address
2543 Nova Scotia Trunk 1, Aylesford, NS
Status
Active
Date
Built 1846
Historical Information
In March 1846, members of a much larger congregation from surrounding areas decided to form their own church in Aylesford, since they all lived in the area. The first congregation consisted of seventeen people. Rev. Williams Chipman was called to be the first pastor. In 1853 he was succeeded by Rev. Charles Tupper, the father of Rt. Hon. Charles Tupper, at one time Premier of Nova Scotia and briefly, Prime Minister of Canada.
From 1869 to 1900, the church was remodeled and enlarged. It was rededicated with its new memorial windows and new bell for the spire. Also, in 1900, the Aylesford congregation hosted the Baptist association annual meeting for the first time.
The church saw a number of changes in 1946. A new electric Menshall organ was installed, the exterior of the church was repainted, and the grounds were improved. The vestry was renovated, and a new kitchen was built, sponsored by the Senior Sewing Circle.
Since 1854, Aylesford Baptist Church was closely associated with Morristown Church. Up until 1981, the pastor had to serve at that church, as well as later on, in the community of Lake Paul – Lake George. In 1981, the congregationfinally felt they could support their own pastor.
In 2004, the congregation became the first church in Nova Scotia with a radio station. Broadcasting at 101.1FM, Valley Christian Radio – The Valley’s Good News Station, officially hit the airwaves on February 1st. CVCR, the first Christian radio station in the Annapolis Valley, is operated entirely by volunteers. Before long, the station expanded to 24/7 broadcasting as well as broadcasting online.
In 2014 construction of the new church building was completed. The new building includes a new sanctuary, nursery and offices. The older part of the building became a Christian Education Centre, utilizing the existing classroom space, radio station, and kitchen. The former sanctuary is used as a multi-purpose area for church fellowship meals, youth group and other activities.
Information provided by the Aylesford Baptist Church.
From 1869 to 1900, the church was remodeled and enlarged. It was rededicated with its new memorial windows and new bell for the spire. Also, in 1900, the Aylesford congregation hosted the Baptist association annual meeting for the first time.
The church saw a number of changes in 1946. A new electric Menshall organ was installed, the exterior of the church was repainted, and the grounds were improved. The vestry was renovated, and a new kitchen was built, sponsored by the Senior Sewing Circle.
Since 1854, Aylesford Baptist Church was closely associated with Morristown Church. Up until 1981, the pastor had to serve at that church, as well as later on, in the community of Lake Paul – Lake George. In 1981, the congregationfinally felt they could support their own pastor.
In 2004, the congregation became the first church in Nova Scotia with a radio station. Broadcasting at 101.1FM, Valley Christian Radio – The Valley’s Good News Station, officially hit the airwaves on February 1st. CVCR, the first Christian radio station in the Annapolis Valley, is operated entirely by volunteers. Before long, the station expanded to 24/7 broadcasting as well as broadcasting online.
In 2014 construction of the new church building was completed. The new building includes a new sanctuary, nursery and offices. The older part of the building became a Christian Education Centre, utilizing the existing classroom space, radio station, and kitchen. The former sanctuary is used as a multi-purpose area for church fellowship meals, youth group and other activities.
Information provided by the Aylesford Baptist Church.
Files
Collection
Citation
“Aylesford United Baptist Church,” Atlantic Baptist Built Heritage Project , accessed April 25, 2024, https://atlanticbaptistheritage.omeka.net/items/show/239.