All Saints Anglican Church
Anglican Church
The early Anglican community of Bedford first held services in a school in the area of First Avenue. In February 1864, George Lister sold a parcel of his land at the corner of Wardour and Perth Streets to be used for the building of a church, as well as land for a cemetery for the use of the Church of England. The first All Saints Church was built on that site and opened for services in February 1869. At that time All Saints was considered part of the Parish of Sackville. Anglican worship continued at that site until 1905 when the present church was built on the main road at a cost of $5607.00. The new church was designed by PEI architect William Chritchlow Harris, who has since become famous for his unique church designs. The old church was no longer needed and it was sold and moved from the cemetery to a location across the street. The building still stands and is now a private residence. All Saints remained part of the Parish of Sackville until 1922, when Bedford, Waverley, and Windsor Junction were made into a parish. As the population continued to grow, in 1967 it became necessary to divide the Parish again and Bedford’s All Saints became a one point parish. The All Saints Church we enjoy today is one hundred and five years old. The rich wood interior has retained its original beauty. The stained glass windows are exquisite and are wonderful memorials. Although additions have been made to the original building and the entrances have been changed, the interior has been preserved. How fortunate we are to have this wonderful place of worship. All saints history in Bedford began in 1869. That makes this parish 141 years old in 2010.
Service Times
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday March 29th
8:00 AM Holy Eucharist with the Blessing and distribution of Palms
10:00 AM Family Eucharist with the Blessing and Distribution of palms withSunday School
Holy Monday March 30th
Day of Prayer, Meditation, Reflection and Reverend Trevor will be available from 10am until 2pm.
Holy Tuesday March 31st
Day of Prayer, Meditation, Reflection and Reverend Trevor will be available from 10am until 2pm. The church will also be open from 6:30pm until 9pm.
Holy Wednesday April 1st
Day of Prayer, Meditation, Reflection and Reverend Trevor will be available from 10am until 2pm.
Maundy Thursday April 2nd
7:30 pm Institution of the Lord's Supper with washing of feet and stripping the altar
Good Friday April 3rd
8:30 am Fellowship Breakfast in the hall
10:00 am Meditations on the cross
Easter Sunday, Day of the Resurrection April 5th
8am Service
10am service
Regular Sunday Worship
8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
10:00 a.m. Family Worship
with Children's Talk and Sunday School
Location
1408 Bedford Highway
Bedford
Nova Scotia
Canada
B4A 1E2
Staff
The Reverend Trevor Lightfoot
Minister
Contacts
Tel: 9028352605
Web: http://allsaintsbedford.ca/
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