Tuesday, November 18, 2008

 

Christ Church, Amherstburg

Inside Christ Church, Amherstburg, Ontario317 Ramsey Street, Amherstburg, Ontario

Sunday Morning Worship times from September through June are at 8:30 a.m. (B.C.P.) and at 10:30 a.m. (B.A.S.).   In July and August, the service is at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. Bill Strang has been rector since July 2001.

Christ Church, Amherstburg was built by British Army Engineers and for many years served the garrison of Fort Malden.   It is one of the oldest churches in Ontario with its first service held Dec. 12, 1819.

The Church's Olde Towne Christmas House Tour has been an annual tradition since 2003.   The tour of 6 local homes and a light meal at Christ Church will take place this year on Saturday Nov. 22, 4-8 p.m. and Sunday Nov. 23, 1-5 p.m.   Meals will be served at 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, and at 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.   All-inclusive tickets are $15 or $10 for just the house tour.