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Downtown Heritage Churches & Synagogues
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CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL
Quadra and Rockland
250-383-2714
www.christchurchcathedral.bc.ca
webmaster@christchurchcathedral.net
Services: Sunday: 8 am, 9:15 am, 11 am. Evensong 4 pm in summer and winter.
Monday - Friday: Matins 8:45 am; Evensong 5:15 pm
Daily Eucharists (call for times or see web site).
Designed in 1896 this great Gothic-style church is one of the largest in Canada. It is the Episcopal seat of the Bishop of British Columbia (Anglican). Open daily, visitors welcome. Pioneer Cemetery adjacent.
CHURCH OF OUR LORD
626 Blanshard Street (at Humboldt)
250-383-8915
www.churchofourlord.org
office@churchofourlord.org
Services: Sunday: 9:30 am Informal Cafe-Style with Sunday school in the hall; 11 am Book of Common Prayer; Wednesday: Holy Communion at 9 am.
Reformed Episcopal church built in 1876. The land and 1827 Appleton Organ were donated by Sir James Douglas. This is the oldest church building in Victoria and one of the finest examples of Carpenter Gothic style in B.C. Designated Federal and Provincial Heritage site. The Appleton organ was originally built in Boston in 1827 and is still in magnificent condition. The church exterior has been beautifully restored and resulted in an Award of Merit from the Hallmark Society and an Outstanding Achievement Award from the B.C. Heritage Trust. The Cridge Memorial Hall has also been restored to the original design of renowned architect Samuel Maclure. Visitors are welcome to attend a service or to learn more about the church and community ministry centre at the website.
CHURCH OF SAINT JOHN THE DIVINE
1611 Quadra Street
250-383-7169
www.stjohnthedivine.bc.ca
Services: Sunday: 8 am, 10 am; Wednesday: 7:15 am; Thursday: Meditation Eucharist: 12:10 pm.
This Anglican church was built in 1912 to replace the first church of this name. It is a fine example of High Victorian Gothic Revival style architecture.
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL SYNAGOGUE
1461 Blanshard Street
250-382-0615
www.congregation-emanu-el.org/
Services: Thursday: 7 am; Saturday: 9 am.
Special tours by arrangement.
This synagogue, the oldest in Canada in continuous use, is a national historic site which has won both local and national awards for its restoration. Guests are welcome at the Saturday service.
FIRST METROPOLITAN UNITED CHURCH
932 Balmoral Road
250-388-5188
Services: Sunday: 9:15 am (Communion in Chapel), 11 am (Sanctuary).
Constructed of red brick in the perpendicular gothic style, originally for the congregation of First Presbyterian Church. This building was dedicated in May 1915. The congregation amalgamated with Metropolitan United Church to become First Metropolitan United Church in January 1997.
JAMES BAY UNITED CHURCH
511 Michigan Street
250-384-5821
office: jbuc@pacificcoast.net
website: http://pacificcoast.net/~jbuc
Service: Sunday: 10:45 am. Equipped for hearing impaired.
Built in 1891 as a daughter church of Metropolitan Methodist Church, the church has recently had its interior and exterior renovated to their original appearance. The church may be viewed Wednesday - Friday, 9 am - 12 noon, using Office entrance. The church is handicapped accessible by exterior ramps.
ST. ANDREW'S CATHEDRAL
740 View Street
250-388-5571
www.standrewscathedral.com
email: standrewscathedral@gmail.com
Services: Sunday: 8 am, 9:30 am, 11 am, 5 pm.
Monday: 12:10 pm.
Tuesday to Friday: 8 am and 12:10 pm.
Saturday: 9:30 am, 5 pm.
Built in 1892, this is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Victoria area. Designated heritage building, restored in 1993.
ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Douglas at Broughton
250-384-5734
www.standrews.pacificcoast.net
email:standrewsvic@telus.net
Sunday Services: Morning 10:30 am.
Located downtown at the corner of Douglas and Broughton Streets, not far from the Inner Harbour. 19th Century building, magnificent stained glass windows. Open for tours July, August, Easter and Christmas. Also open for individuals or groups by arrangement throughout the year. The oldest continuing Presbyterian Church Building (1890) and congregation (1866) in Victoria. Equipped for the hearing impaired and pyhsically handicapped. A Social Hour follows the service.