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ABOUT US
The History of All Saints
All Saints Erin church started in 1849 as a mission church served by the travelling missionary Rev. Francis Tremayne whom oversaw fifteen stations, across eight townships and presided as Rector of Milton for 19 years. In 1866, Rev. Johnstone Vicars in conjunction with other parishioners, proposed the construction of the original church structure after the donation of land by a prominent local businessman and politician, William Cornock after the closing of the distillery that he owned.
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Until about 1925, All Saints Erin was ministered by Students from Wycliffe College in Toronto after an agreement was signed with the College in 1890 to have a clergyman take charge of services at the church. After which, a part-time rector was installed at the church until 1986 when the first full-time rector was installed.
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In 1934, 67 years after construction of All saints Erin, the church was finally consecrated by the Rt. Rev. L.W.B. Broughall on authority of Bishop Wilmot Niagara.
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All Saint's Erin also hosted the Women's Auxiliary which was formed in 1895 and continued vital work in supporting and organizing church life until the 1950's when a number of new groups were formed reflecting changing needs of church life including the establishment of the Alter Guild in 1958 and All Saints Ladies Guild in 1955.
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Memorial Recognition​
All Saints Erin had many congregants whom took part in both World War One and World War Two. Although many of the names aren't known for World War One, Rev. John L. Williams is recognized as resigning his position at All Saints in order to enlist in the war effort leaving his student-in-charge Alexander Ketterson in charge whom also enlisted and acted as Chaplain of the 80th Overseas Battalion of Bellville, returning as a Captain.
The following members enlisted in World War Two and are recognized here for their heroism, service, and sacrifice:
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John Anthony
William Austin
*James Barbour, Sgt. Pilot
James Catherwood
Donald Cryderman
Jack Honeywill
John Horton
Albert Irwin
Robin Salmon
James Scanlon
John Short
Bert Weeks
Edward Eagles
George Short
John H. Coburn
*Harold Young
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*Killed in Action
Timeline of All Saints Erin Church Building
1849
1867
1910
1913
1915
1923
1957
1980
All Saints Erin begins as a mission church with travelling priest
All Saints Erin Church Constructed and Overseen by Rev. Johnstone Vicars (February 5th)
The Bell Tower was added above the west wall of the church in 1910. The residing bell was acquired from a presumably demised church in Walkerton Ontario as the inscription on the bell still reads: Presented by Miss H.I. McLean to S. Thomas Church Walkerton Ont. (January 1890). The Bell would signify a new chapter in the churches history serving as not only notice of the beginning of Sunday services but also acting as the village fire alarm in emergencies.
First Organ installed at All Saints Erin
New Iron shed added on acquired land from J.H. Gibson
Old Iron Shed replaced with Drive shed for travelling partioners
Approval and construction of Rectory for resident clergyman
A modern two storey extension was added onto the East wall and sides of the church after the demolition of the old drive shed
1987
During the extension, original murals and stencils were discovered, which were then copied and re-done within the church to reflect the original artwork. Work done by Thomas Browne
The Church was rededicated on All Saints Day
1991
1994
1995
2007
2017
Present
New walkway and wheelchair ramp installed
Pipe organ installed and dedicated
The Bell tower's White Spire was installed
A Commemorative garden was built behind the lower church hall in celebration of All Saints Erin's 140th anniversary
All Saints Erin celebrates 150 years of service to the Erin and greater community
All Saints Erin is currently 158 years old and still has a very proud congregation to this day
Sunday School in the Parish Hall about 1959.
Women's Auxiliary 1911
Sanctuary with Rev'd Stephen Coombs officiating before 1959.
