|
1786 |
Rev. James
Scovil, Kingston, was taking the occasional service in Bloomfield (which was
known as Norton at that time). |
|
1792 |
Rev. Oliver Arnold, Sussex & Studholm,
began ministering to people in Norton area. |
|
1795 |
Civil Parish of Norton was formed by the
Provincial Legislative Assembly. |
|
1797 |
Two and a half acres of land was given to the
church by Simon Baxter, a loyalist who fled here from the United States. |
|
1811 |
Church building was erected, 30' by 40'. It
was used in the Summer for services, and was finished in 1823. A Bible
printed in 1808 was used at this time. |
|
1826 |
On July 18, Christ Church was consecrated as the
Parish Church by the Right Reverend John Inglis. The burial ground was also consecrated, and 34
persons were confirmed. |
|
1828 |
The Church building
was moved across the road to a piece of land given by John Cook Hayes.
The moving was done by Isaac B. S. Raymond
using 13 yoke of oxen. |
|
 Click
on picture for larger view.
Drawing done by Gillian Urquhart
on the 185th Anniversary, 1996 |
|
1839
|
The chancel and
steeple were added. |
|
1841
|
The land where the
church now sits was consecrated. |
|
1842 |
First Bell hung by John
Barbarie |
|
1843
|
Gallery added and
ceiling raised. Violoncello purchased for use in church. first
lighting of the church with 28 wire scrolls and ten pounds of candles. |
|
1852 |
First rectory raised |
|
1857 |
January 22, rectory
burned; rebuilt that summer |
|
1859
|
The seats were made
free. Brass hanging chandeliers with beautiful ruby glass globes were
given by Miss Charlotte Whitney. |
|
1865
|
The inside of the
church was painted. |
|
1871
|
A school was build at
the corner of the Mountain Road and the Great Road (Highway 121 today) by the Church from proceeds of the sale of Glebe
lands given for this purpose by the Provincial Legislature. |
|
1872
|
A gravel roof was put
on the steeple. |
|
1873
|
Silver Paten and
Chalice was presented to the Church by Miss Eliza Marven. |
|
1878
|
A fence was built
around the Cemetery. |
|
1882 |
Norton Station and
Springfield separated from Norton Parish |
|
1884
|
The chancel was
enlarged and other extensive repairs costing over $800 made. The
East window was donated by the
Metropolitan, Most Reverend John Medley. |
|
1885
|
The gallery was
removed. |
|
1886
|
The font was given to
the church by George S. Wetmore. |
|
1892
|
Prior to 1892, the
altar kneeling pads were given by Mrs. Medley. |
|
1895 |
Parish made
self-supporting. Norton Station united with Norton Parish. |
|
1896
|
The bell, weighing
748 pounds, was hung in the tower. The fence was built around the
church. |
|
1911
|
The one hundredth anniversary of
the building of the Christ Church. A stained glass window (of Jesus and the Sermon on the Mount) was installed,
given by the parishioners. |
 |
|
1926
|
The organ was given
by Mrs. John Raymond in memory of Ralph, Harold, and Edna Raymond. |
|
1929
|
Electric lights were
installed, the gift of Mrs. Helen Raymond and John Raymond. |
|
1934 |
Norton and Springfield
parishes reunited. |
|
1935
|
Half of the horse
sheds were torn down. |
|
1936
|
The Chancel carpet
was laid (A.Y.P.A.) on the one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary. |
|
1939
|
The land was given
for the hall by E. A. Schofield, and the Robert M. Raymond Memorial Hall was built. |
|
1941 |
Rectory burned: rebuilt |
|
1948
|
The pulpit was
installed in memory of John, George, and I. B. S. Raymond. |
|
1960
|
Memorial window
(Jesus with lost sheep) was given in memory of Frank and Mary Hayes.
|
|
|
1960 |
Foundation of Church
rebuilt. |
|
1961
|
Restoration was done,
and the 150th Anniversary of the church building was celebrated.
Memorial stained glass window was
installed. Jack E. Hoyt’s “History of Norton Parish” was
published. |
|
1967
|
Chimes were donated
in memory of Rose Clements. |
|
1983
|
New foundation was
put under the church with a full basement. New carpet laid, padded
kneelers installed, and church floor and
church exterior was painted. Offering plates and receiving basin was donated in memory of Jean (Hayes) Cooper and
Lloyd Cooper. |
|
1984 |
A wooden cross was
made and donated by the Sunday School. |
|
1986 |
Norton and Springfield
Parishes realigned. Trinity Church, Springfield, Church of the
Ascension, Lower Norton & Christ Church, Bloomfield, formed the new Parish
of Central Kings. (St. Luke's, Norton and St. Simon & St. Jude's,
Belleisle Creek, with Apohaqui - Upper Kennebecasis Parish.
New chancel carpet
laid. Padded kneelers installed. Offering plates and receiving
Basin donated in memory of Jean (Hayes) Cooper and Lloyd Cooper. Church
floor and church and hall exteriors painted. Sacristy renovated. |
|
1986
|
On June 22, a special
service was held to commemorate members of a small black community who were buried in the church cemetery; dedication of
a Stone of Remembrance. |
|
1987
|
A lectern Bible (RSV)
was donated. |
|
1996
|
Ten-year reunion
Service commemorating the realignment of the Parish of Norton in to the
Parishes of Central Kings and Upper Kennebecasis.
On August 18, the
185th Anniversary Service was held to commemorate the building of the
church. |
|
1998 |
The steeple was
restored and reinforced. The church received two coats of paint by
volunteers. |
|
1998 |
The communion rail
extension (in memory of Ada Mercer) and a prayer desk (in memory of Harold
and Mary [Saunders] Morgan) were dedicated to the glory of God. |
|
2002 |
Renovated the basement,
washroom built, and Sunday School room completed. |
|
2004 |
Lighting and ceiling
installed in the basement. |
|
2005 |
Sound system Installed.
Wheelchair ramp built. |
