You are invited to browse through our web site. It is full of information about St. John's the Divine in Copper Cliff. What is coming up, how to find us, and some fun things as well.
If you find yourself in Copper Cliff (just west of Sudbury), or you would like to join us in song or prayer, come on over. All are more than welcome. Sunday service is at 10am. We have a great Sunday School and Nursery available for the little ones, with puzzles, crayons, fun and friends. The coffee and tea are on after the service for all.
God of Grace,
Help us in our faith community at St. John the Divine in Copper Cliff, to reach out further, beyond our walls, with the love of Christ. May the gospel be preached, the lost be found, the believers equipped, the poor served, the lonely enfolded into the community, and you our Lord get credit for it all. We ask this in Jesus' name.
Amen
You will get a lot out of your visit at St. John's, especially a feeling of welcome.
The Story of Our Church
Provided by Robert Lewis
The history of Copper Cliff dates back to the year 1886. The engineers who were constructing the Canadian Pacific Railway to Chapleau, Ontario came across indications of copper and nickel in the rocks at what now is the Murray Mine. Very soon a typical mining town was born. A large number of Cornish miners from England were employed by the mines, and for their benefit, services were held by itinerant missionaries.
In 1896 a Union Church was built for all the non-Roman people. This later became the Methodist church and was located where the United Church now stands. By 1900 the Anglicans (Church of England in Canada) had built a 'snug little building' at a cost of about $600. This was the first Anglican church in Copper Cliff.
During the years 1907-08 a movement was started with the purpose of erecting a permanent church. The reverend T.N. Mumford M.A., was the first full time priest to be appointed to the parish. He began his ministry here in August 1908. In the fall of 1909 plans for a new church were decided upon. In September 1909 the foundations were laid and the basement built at a cost of $608. The Bishop of Algoma, the Right Reverend George Thornloe, visited the town on July 11, 1910 and laid the cornerstone. The dedication of the church took place on July 13, 1911.
On July, 1949 a new entrance (replacing the West door which entered the side of the nave) was dedicated by the Rt. Rev. William L. Wright, Bishop of Algoma.
The last major work accomplished was the addition of an entranceway, Rector's office, kitchen, choir-room, washroom facilities and new roof. The extension and renovations were dedicated by the Rt. Rev. Leslie Peterson, Bishop of Algoma, on October 21, 1984.
The present site of the church at the corner of Creighton Road and Godfrey Drive (formerly Granite Street) has an interesting background. This general area was the site of the Canadian Copper Company's horse stables at the turn of the century. Thus the church building was in place and in use, several years before the development of Nickel Park was undertaken by Inco.
Today, we are a relatively small Anglican (Episcopal) church . We are a friendly, welcoming and worshipping family. We like to celebrate our unity and diversity while reaching out to the wider community, supporting the Sudbury Food bank, Genevra House (home for abused mothers), and the Pregnancy Care Center of Sudbury.
We participate in inter-church events such as: World Day for Prayer and the Christmas walk. We also hold our own community events like : The Strawberry Tea and the Fall Fair.
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