Sunday, October 29, 2017

9891 Fourth Street
St. Andrew's Anglican Church

St. Andrew'sAnglican Church
Sidney, B.C.


"St. Andrew's, Sidney, was built and consecrated in 1910. Before that, services were held in a school-house by the rector of St. Stephen's (South Saanich), who continued to hold services in the new church. Prior to 1910, Sidney was served by North Saanich
Mission which had been operating since 1861. In 1912, "North Saanich and Sidney" parish included St. Andrew's, Sidney, and Holy Trinity, North Saanich. The parish was separated on May 29, 1980. St. Andrew's is located at 9686 3rd Street, Sidney  (Link 

Sanctuary with Tutor beamed ceiling

Since it was built the sanctuary with its exposed Tutor beamed ceiling has been lengthened twice. (REF.)Stained glass windows line the front and side walls.

Altar a;nd Rose Window

Rpse Window
Installed December 1988 and designed by the Rector.
Right Altar Window
Installed 1955 "Mary Recognizes the Risen Lord"

Left Altar Window

Right Side Windows
Installed 1984
Christ with St. Andrew and St. Peter

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Reference 1: Booklet "Stained Glass Windows" St. Andrew's Anglican Church
                           Sidney, B.C.
Reference 2: Conversation with parishioner.
Photo: Taken by SW in August 2017 during  a visit to the church 
                            worship service. descriptions from Reference 1.
Link 1:http://standrewssidney.bc.anglican.ca/
Link 2:https://www.memorybc.ca/st-andrews-parish-sidney-b-c-fonds


                                                                       Prayer

God, be with persecuted Christians throughout the world. Amen (SW.)









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