A Brief History of the Parish of St George
Written by Dr Henry Roper
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During the twentieth century the composition of the St. George's has changed as a result of the shrinking of the inner city's population base. The church was sustained for many years by persons originally from Newfoundland who found a home at St. George's during the ministry of Canon Henry Ward Cunningham, rector from 1900- 1937. More recently the church has attracted increasing numbers of persons from all parts of the Halifax Regional Municipality drawn by its emphasis upon traditional Anglican liturgy and music centred upon the Book of Common Prayer. Under the leadership of the current Rector, the Rev'd George Westhaver, the congregation is committed to social outreach in the north end of Halifax following, in a contemporary context, the spirit that animated the ministry of R.F. Uniacke. |
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Following the leadership of Canon G.W.A. Thorne (Rector 1990-2005), the congregation remains committed to social outreach in the north end of Halifax following, in a contemporary context, the spirit that animated the ministry of R.F. Uniacke. previous The Parish holds baptismal records from 1951 to present, marriage records from 1954 to present, and burial records from 1956 to present. Replacement certificates will be subject to a $15 flat fee in support of the St George's Poor Fund. |
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More AboutRector's Report from 2000: provides the historical context for the parish & neighbourhood. | |
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The Church faced what was perhaps the greatest crisis in its history when in June of 1994 over 40% of the structure was destroyed
by fire. The decision to re-build led to a wave of support from across Canada as well as from abroad. Sensitive restoration ensured that St. George's has risen again to continue to serve the Halifax community as a centre for social outreach, a venue for musical and other artistic activities, but above all a place for the elevation and solace of the spirit.