Christ Church, Dartmouth
An active ministry in downtown Dartmouth for over 200 years.
Welcome to the Community
“A people united for Justice and Love.”
We are called to be a radically inclusive, just, and loving community that seeks to love our neighbour through prayer, worship, action, and advocacy.
The oldest Church in Dartmouth. Constructed in 1817, Christ Church was the first building in Dartmouth used exclusively for Sunday worship. This registered heritage building exemplifies Georgian Architectural design. The weather vane atop the steeple depicts Haley's comet.
Who We Are
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We are a real community of real people sharing our journeys, praying together, and working for social justice in Dartmouth. We would love for you and your family to join us as we explore what God has said and work out how we can live best together in this world, and in our local community. You are welcome to join us during any of our community activities, or on Sundays when we meet together for worship. If you haven't spent time with us before, feel free to check out I'm New and Who We Are. If you're already familiar with us, perhaps check out the News and Updates tab above . If you would like to contribute to the life and ministry of the church please consider a donation by clicking here: Giving
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We are called to be a radically inclusive, just, and loving community that seeks to love our neighbour through prayer, worship, action, and advocacy.
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Worshiping in the Anglican tradition, we are bound by unity and diversity as a center of worship and activity for all. Our ways of praising God and Jesus Christ are varied, dynamic, and they are experiences rooted in excellence to inspire, engage, and enrich our spiritual lives.
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As an affirming community, we are made to connect, respecting the dignity of every person. Through Christian education, small groups, prayer, and discernment, we build up spiritual lives. We seek to equip people for all stages of life, both young and old, to engage both joy and challenge in a meaningful and positive way.
Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday 10:00 am (Contemporary BAS) services with Holy Communion
Monday, March 30 8:30 pm Compline Service with choir
Tuesday, March 31 5:30 pm Evening Prayer
Wednesday, April 1 8:30 pm Compline Service with choir
Thursday, April 2 - Maundy Thursday 7:00 pm service with Holy Eucharist, Foot/Hand Washing, and Stripping of the Altar
Friday, April 3 - Good Friday 10:00 am - Ecumenical Service at Victoria Road Baptist Church
12:00 pm - The Passion, and Reflections on the Seven Last Words of Christ reflections by members of Christ Church
Sunday, April 4 - Easter Sunday
6:00 am - Sunrise service followed by Potluck breakfast
8:00 am - Traditional BCP service with Holy Communion
10:00 am - Contemporary BAS service with Holy Communion and choir
Holy Week is the most important week of our liturgical year, and there are lots of services and events happening for us to read, learn, pray, sing, and join with others to live the story, be present at the crucifixion, grieve the death of Jesus, and celebrate his resurrection!
The journey to the cross and Christ’s glorious resurrection on Easter Sunday begins on Palm Sunday, and continues all week. Holy Week is the most important time in the Christian calendar, traditionally a time of prayer, fasting, and contemplation.
The Easter Triduum (Latin: Three days) consists of three days, which mirror Christ’s last days before his death. Maundy Thursday is the celebration of the Last Supper, Christ’s final meal with his disciples, when he washes their feet, tells them that one of them will betray him, and breaks bread and wine.
On Good Friday, as we tell the story of Christ’s trial, crucifixion and death on the cross. We also gather to hear the Seven Last Words of Christ, given by our fellow parishioners. Holy Week concludes with Easter Sunday, which will be a glorious, brilliant celebration of the resurrection of our Lord.
Worship
Faithful weekly gatherings that centre our ministry in the community.
Outreach
The heart of our church; serving the community in the name of the Gospel.
Spiritual Growth
Educational and spiritual opportunities to grow deeper in faith as a community.
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Lunch and Learn
Date - Sunday, March 22nd
Time - 11:30 presentation & 12:30 lunch
Topic - “Journey to McNab’s Island”: find out about its rich history and our church’s connection to McNab’s
Speaker - Royce Walker, Member of the “Friends of McNab’s Island Society”
Ticket Price - $15
Location - Christ Church Parish Hall
Lunch menu - Soup & Dessert
Tickets available from the Historical Committee or by emailing janice.silver6@gmail.com
Rector's Readers Book Club
This month's book is about Halifax's own Dr. Winthrop Bell, also known as agent A12 during World War I and II. He was a spy and codebreaker who worked diligently against the looming Nazi threat.
"Fighting an epic intelligence war from Eastern Europe and Russia to France, Canada, and finally Washington, DC, agent A12 was a real-life 007, waging a single-handed struggle against madmen bent on destroying the Western world. Without Bell’s astounding courage, the Nazis just might have won the war." -- From the book's website
The book club will meet on Thursday, March 26th at 2:00 pm in the parish office to discuss this book.
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Contact Us
Christ Church is located in downtown Dartmouth at 50 Wentworth Street at the corner of Ochterloney and Wentworth Streets. A ramp to ease access is located on the side entrance of the church. -- Restroom facilities are accessible and family friendly.
The Parish Hall is a separate building beside the church. The entrance is located at 61 Dundas Street. The lower hall has no hindrance to access and the upper hall is accessible by ramp. -- Restroom facilities are accessible.
Heritage Oak Columbarium and Memorial Garden is located on the church grounds to the left of the main entrance of the church.
Email Address
Parish administrator: christchurch@christchurchdartmouth.com
Telephone
902-466-4270
Mailing Address
Christ Church
61 Dundas St.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
B2Y 4H5