History of St. James Anglican Church

Bridgetown, Nova Scotia

In 2010 the congregation of St. James celebrated the 125th anniversary of the present church, but the history of St. James begins in 1829 when St. James Chapel was consecrated by Bishop John Inglis.

By 1881 it was decided that a new church be built on the present site.  It was to be the style of the Weymouth North Church.  Although opened in 1885, St. James was not consecrated until 1904.

The Church Hall has had numerous renovations over the years to meet the changing needs of our Sunday School and the Parish. It is used on a regular basis by many community groups.

St. James has many beautiful memorial windows. Also of note is the lectern which was had-carved by James DeForest in 1891.

Today, St. James is a busy congregation concerned with all the things that connect us to the past and equally concerned with the present and our journey into the future.

Much of the work is done by various committees and the Anglican Church Women supplement church income with their annual Lenten Chowder Luncheons.  Our church is supported further by our Parish Council, lay persons, organist, choir, altar guild, and Pastoral Visitation Team.

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