I departed from the Heritage Building at City Hall, but paused on the grounds to photograph this.
Just up the street is First Baptist Church, with the current building dating to 1877, but the roots of the congregation go back further in time. Among those who worshipped here was Alexander Mackenzie, the second prime minister of Canada.
The church is a regular participant in Doors Open.
Here we have the stained glass inside the main entrance.
The sanctuary is open, with a lightness about it.
Most of the sanctuary's stained glass is like this- imagery inlaid in coloured glass.
A look back at the organ loft, with a dramatic stained glass window there.
The cornerstone of the preceding home of the church is displayed here; that building was relatively close by to its current home.
Plaques honouring those members of the church who have fought and died in the wars are seen here.
A ceremonial silver trowel is in a display case at the back of the sanctuary. This was presented to Prime Minister Mackenzie, who had laid the cornerstone of the present church. He had a background as a stonemason; his family willed it back to the church.
A look at the church from the outside. In a city with no shortage of Gothic Revival architecture, this one is a jewel.
I like the stained glasses and classic windows.
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteIt has beautiful interiors.
ReplyDeleteIt does.
DeleteBeautiful with the stained glass.
ReplyDeleteYes it is.
DeleteSiempre que entro en una iglesia, me fijo en sus bonitas vidrieras. Buena arquitectura y todo lo que muestrs en su interior.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteStained glass never fails to add distinctive charm.
ReplyDeleteTrue.
Delete...the windows are a delight.
ReplyDeleteThey are.
DeleteBeautiful church, I love the stained glass windows. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead!
ReplyDeleteI do as well.
DeleteIt is lovely. I didn’t know that about MacKenzie. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome.
DeleteI love the wooden ceiling, William.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteLooks good inside and out.
ReplyDeleteYes it does.
DeleteI'm surprised by the space in the sanctuary. It's a beautiful and well kept church.
ReplyDeleteVery much so.
DeleteLovely photos of the Baptist Church ~
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
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Thank you
DeleteIt is a handsome church.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteIt's beautiful inside and out.
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteWhat a beautiful church. i love the stained glass windows.
ReplyDeleteI do too.
DeleteThe stained glass is beautiful in this church.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteI do like those stained glass windows, people who make them are so clever.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely.
DeleteBeautiful church. Love the stained glass windows.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
DeleteIt looks a very nice Church.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing stained glass windows.
All the best Jan
I do too.
DeleteI love old churches. That looks much like the church I grew up in and was built around the same time. THey have a lovely elegance.
ReplyDeleteThey do.
DeleteYou have captured the essence of the church beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteA great country lives comfortably in its history!
ReplyDeleteI think so.
DeleteWe've churches here in Perth as old as this. There are a lot of old congregations here. We've some fundamentalist ones, as well. I have to tell them that my grandie is gay, and it makes them think.
ReplyDeleteThat would.
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