Elmsdale United Baptist Church
Title
Elmsdale United Baptist Church
Creator
Avery Jackson
Source
Annie de Lamirando, 2019
Church Name
Elmsdale United Baptist Church
Church Association
Halifax Association
Province
Nova Scotia
County
Halifax County
Address
510 Highway 2, Elmsdale, NS
Status
Active
Date
Built 1984
Historical Information
The Elmsdale United Baptist Church had its beginnings as a group of individuals led by Rev. Freeman Fenerty, coming together for Bible study classes. This soon led to the group forming their own congregation, and subsequently, building their own church facility. The first meeting was held on May 7th, 1984, with the congregation being officially organised on June 9th of that same year. On July 30th of 1984, sod was broken on the place the church would be built. Within 3 months of construction the building was complete, and the first service was held on December 9th, 1984. Prior to the building being completed, services were held in the Riverview United Baptist Church.
This church is a B. D. Stevens church, meaning it was constructed by this company, which was contracted to build many Baptist churches in Atlantic Canada.
The Elmsdale United Baptist Church is typical for its time in terms of size and style. Like other buildings built in the later decades of the twentieth century, there are hints of postmodernist architectural elements. The front entrance is set on the gable end, accessible by a set of stairs. The building is covered in white vinyl siding, and has white vinyl windows. One of the most striking features of this structure is the metal, saddle-back steeple, set near the front of the building, on the peak of the roof, which doubles the overall height of the structure. Another striking feature is the open air gable, positioned over the doorway to provide shelter from the elements.
On either side of the building there are 11 vinyl windows, 6 on the sanctuary (upper) level, and 5 on the lower (basement) level. Like other buildings constructed during this time, the sanctuary is found on the upper level, and has two sets of pews. On the lower level, there is a recreational space and kitchen area. Near the back of the building there is a secondary exit, due to fire regulations. The building has black asphalt shingles on the roof, not original to the structure.
Information provided by Annie de Lamirando, 2019
Image from Acadia University Archives, D1900.039/104
This church is a B. D. Stevens church, meaning it was constructed by this company, which was contracted to build many Baptist churches in Atlantic Canada.
The Elmsdale United Baptist Church is typical for its time in terms of size and style. Like other buildings built in the later decades of the twentieth century, there are hints of postmodernist architectural elements. The front entrance is set on the gable end, accessible by a set of stairs. The building is covered in white vinyl siding, and has white vinyl windows. One of the most striking features of this structure is the metal, saddle-back steeple, set near the front of the building, on the peak of the roof, which doubles the overall height of the structure. Another striking feature is the open air gable, positioned over the doorway to provide shelter from the elements.
On either side of the building there are 11 vinyl windows, 6 on the sanctuary (upper) level, and 5 on the lower (basement) level. Like other buildings constructed during this time, the sanctuary is found on the upper level, and has two sets of pews. On the lower level, there is a recreational space and kitchen area. Near the back of the building there is a secondary exit, due to fire regulations. The building has black asphalt shingles on the roof, not original to the structure.
Information provided by Annie de Lamirando, 2019
Image from Acadia University Archives, D1900.039/104
Files
Collection
Citation
Avery Jackson, “Elmsdale United Baptist Church,” Atlantic Baptist Built Heritage Project , accessed April 29, 2024, https://atlanticbaptistheritage.omeka.net/items/show/431.