St. Matthew/St. Aidan Anglican Church

St. Matthew/St. Aidan Anglican Church

St. Matthew Anglican church first appeared as a frame building in 1896 on Lot 9 Concession 9 of Harvey Township. The actual Dedication and Thanksgiving took place on September 28th, 1897 after the frame structure received its brick exterior. Over a century has passed and today St. Matthew is known as St. Matthew/St. Aidan (this took place in 1998, after the closing of St. Aidan's of Young's POInt). The stain glass window from St. Aidan's was installed at St. Matthew's in 1999. This beautiful window is lit up in the evening and can be viewed from Lakehurst Road. By daylight it can be viewed inside the church facing the stain glass window in the Sanctuary installed in 1935 and donated by the Willis family and friends in memory of Eleanor Dean and her brother Major William Dean M.C.R.E.
Although our members are fewer than they used to be the quality, faithfulness and dedication of our congregation is truly an inspiration. Most of our members are involved in volunteer work throughout the Hamlet of Buckhorn as well as being very active in the church.
Our church hall (Hartley Hall) is the meeting place of many community and outreach groups including Buckhorn Outreach Committee, Alcholoics Anonymous, The Buckhorn Artists, The Quilters and the Buckhorn Horticultural Society. Community Care occupies the lower level as a permanent resident. This newly renovated hall has large kitchen facilities and is used on an annual basis for Strawberry and Pancake Suppers and Seniors Diners Club. Hall rental for weddings, receptions, etc. can be arranged through our People's Warden, Nancy Fairweather at (705) 657-3339.
As of January 2001, The Rev. Beverly Hall returned to be our Priest-In-Charge, after a 5 year hiatus. Rev. Hall will be at St. Matthew/St. Aidan two Sundays a month plus special feast days such as Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and Easter. She will also be available for home visits and communion to those who are homeboud, in hospital, nursing homes or in any emergency. She can be contacted directly at 705-292-5056.
Come and visit our pretty little church on the hill and witness first hand a part of Buckhorn's history.