Centrelea United Baptist Church
Title
Centrelea United Baptist Church
Church Name
Centrelea United Baptist Church
Church Association
Annapolis- Digby
Province
Nova Scotia
County
Annapolis
Address
3492 Highway 201, Centrelea, NS
Status
Active
Date
Constructed 1853
Historical Information
As a result of the spiritual awakening led by Henry Alline, a place of worship known as “New Light Meeting House” was established between 1775 and 1780 near what is now Centrelea United Baptist Church. This is believed to have been the foundation of the church body at Centrelea. During that time Thomas Handley Chipman, upon recommendation by Henry Alline and Nicholas Pierson, was ordained and became the first pastor of “Messenger Settlement (Centrelea)”. Extensive renovations have been made to the building since its construction in 1853.
Files
Collection
Citation
“Centrelea United Baptist Church,” Atlantic Baptist Built Heritage Project , accessed April 27, 2025, https://atlanticbaptistheritage.omeka.net/items/show/6.