Calvary Faith Independent Baptist Church
Title
Calvary Faith Independent Baptist Church
Creator
Avery Jackson
Source
Information provided by the Sonora United Baptist Church.
Church Name
Calvary Faith Independent Baptist Church
Church Association
Independent
Province
Nova Scotia
County
Guysborough County
Address
1819 Sonora Rd, Sherbrooke, NS
Status
Active
Date
Built circa 1955
Historical Information
The Calvary Faith Independent Baptist Church was formed in the 1950’s, due to mixed feelings about a pastor. There was a split from both the Port Bickerton United Baptist Church and the Sonora United Baptist Church. This led to the formation of Gospel Light Baptist Church, formerly Calvary Faith Independent Baptist Church, in Port Bickerton and Calvary Faith Independent Baptist Church in Sonora, both of which were formed with a pastorate of their own.
Although they are independent, members from this congregation can trace their lineage back to the original Baptist meeting house built in Indian Harbour (Port Hilford) in 1845, and later another Meeting House built along the Saint Mary’s River in 1846. Along with these buildings it can also trace its founding members, who came from the Little Hope Baptist Church in Fishermans Harbour.
This church structure is just a stone's-throw from the Sonora United Baptist Church. Its style marks the beginnings of a transitional shift in Baptist church architecture, which saw congregations moving towards buildings that were more modern in design, often lacking steeples.
This building is rather plain in design and lacks much architectural detail on the exterior. The main entrance is centrally placed on the gable end, which faces the road. On each of the eave-sides there are 3 - 4 small, white, vinyl windows. The building is set on a poured concrete foundation, which allows for the facility to have a recreational and kitchen space in the lower level. This building is covered in white vinyl siding and has black asphalt shingles on the roof.
Information provided by the Sonora United Baptist Church.
Although they are independent, members from this congregation can trace their lineage back to the original Baptist meeting house built in Indian Harbour (Port Hilford) in 1845, and later another Meeting House built along the Saint Mary’s River in 1846. Along with these buildings it can also trace its founding members, who came from the Little Hope Baptist Church in Fishermans Harbour.
This church structure is just a stone's-throw from the Sonora United Baptist Church. Its style marks the beginnings of a transitional shift in Baptist church architecture, which saw congregations moving towards buildings that were more modern in design, often lacking steeples.
This building is rather plain in design and lacks much architectural detail on the exterior. The main entrance is centrally placed on the gable end, which faces the road. On each of the eave-sides there are 3 - 4 small, white, vinyl windows. The building is set on a poured concrete foundation, which allows for the facility to have a recreational and kitchen space in the lower level. This building is covered in white vinyl siding and has black asphalt shingles on the roof.
Information provided by the Sonora United Baptist Church.
Files
Collection
Citation
Avery Jackson, “Calvary Faith Independent Baptist Church,” Atlantic Baptist Built Heritage Project , accessed May 1, 2024, https://atlanticbaptistheritage.omeka.net/items/show/462.