The first Anglican church in Lakefield was Christ Church, which was opened on Christmas Day 1854. Christ Church still stands today and is used as a community museum to honour the pioneers who established Lakefield as a thriving community on the Otonabee River. It wasn't long before the congregation outgrew Christ Church and in 1864 the decision was made to build a new church building rather than enlarge Christ Church. The new church, St. John the Baptist, was opened in1866. This was followed by a rectory beside the church, completed in 1875. The Bell Tower and entrance way were added to St. John's in 1884. It wasn't until 1953 that the parish hall was added; up to that time, Christ Church was used for St. John's Sunday school classes. The parish hall was enlarged and renovated in 1989, providing a much larger kitchen in addition to office space, a choir room, and other rooms.
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Message from Rev. Munroe Scott |
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A Message from Rev. Munroe Scott
It is my great joy to worship God with the Parish of Lakefield and discover the various ways Jesus calls us to share His message of hope with others.
Ten years ago this fall I began my journey toward priesthood. After having spent over a quarter of a century in the woodworking industry, I found myself once again reading and studying as I returned to university to finish my B.Sc. at the University of Guelph and then on to complete my M. Div. at Wycliffe College in Toronto. This journey continued beyond ordination as my wife Martha and I spent five years at St. Matthew's in Sault Ste. Marie, before coming to this parish in May of 2009. It has been a journey which has enriched my life immensely as I have shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ with fellow Christians and with the wider community.
My wish for all who read this page is that you too are able to journey with Jesus and have your life enriched as mine has been. If you are seeking a journey with Jesus in your life, St. John's is a wonderful place to start.
Blessings,
Munroe
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Wardens
Incumbent's Warden: Sandra Peacock
People's Warden: Marty Smith
Incumbent's Deputy Warden: Wally Seeley
People's Deputy Warden:
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Our Priest
Rev. Munroe Scott is the incumbent of the Parish of Lakefield, serving St. John the Baptist Lakefield and St. Marks, Warsaw.
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Welcome to St. John the Baptist Church, Lakefield, Ontario. We are a church that values a blend of traditional Anglican liturgy and contemporary forms of Anglican worship. Our mission is: To Know Christ and Make Him Known. As ordinary people who seek the transforming and healing power of Christ in our lives, we strive to become more faithful, joyful, disciples of
Christ. We look for opportunities to make a difference in our community and in the world.
In our worship services, we seek to glorify God with reverence and enthusiasm. We uphold the authority of scripture, the importance of prayer and acknowledge the power of the Holy Spirit. We are eager to share our love of Christ with others in a respectful, encouraging way. Therefore, we welcome those who may be unsure of their faith or who want to learn more about Christ. We invite you to spend some time with us. Come and see!
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