| Blessed are They: A History of the Church and Parish of St. John's, Blackstock. Contributor(s): Arculus, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 146026827X ISBN-13: 9781460268278 Publisher: FriesenPress
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: May 2015 * Out of Print * |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Canada - Post-confederation (1867-) - Architecture | Buildings - Religious - Religion | Christianity - Anglican |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.49 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Features: Illustrated |
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| Publisher Description: In 1840 the Anglicans of Cartwright Township, northeast of Toronto, gathered in the homes of the faithful. By 1851 they had built a church a mile east of the village of today's Blackstock. That church was destroyed by fire in 1876 and a new church, the present building, was erected on the eastern edge of the village. By 1880 there were nine churches of varying denominations in the township. Today only three remain, one of which is St. John's Blackstock. The hardy pioneers of all faiths in Cartwright Township, have shared in the struggles of creating and sustaining their communities through turbulent times and dramatic changes. This book is the story of their struggles and is written as part of the celebrations marking the 175th anniversary of that first Anglican congregation.... |
Contributor Bio(s): Arculus, Paul: - Paul Arculus was born in England but graduated from High School in Ontario and received his post secondary education in Canada and in the United States. He has a B.A. in Psychology from McMaster University, a B.Ed from the University of Toronto, an M.A in history and an M.S.in Ed, both from Niagara University in New York. He taught in several locations in Ontario and in England but spent the last 20 years of his career teaching history at Port Perry High School. Since retiring he has written extensively on Canadian history and has published several books. His latest book, a biography of Dr. Edwin Campbell, a local boy who became a founder of the Chevrolet Motor Company is entitled Durant's Right-Hand Man. He is also a regular contributor to Focus on Scugog, a monthly news and information magazine in the municipality of Scugog. Paul has given talks on Ontario History to Historical Societies, Genealogical Societies and community groups, all over Southern Ontario. He has also given historical walks in communities in Scugog Township including Port Perry, Greenbank, Prince Albert and Blackstock. For his work in Canadian History he has received a number of awards including the lieutenant Governors Ontario Heritage Award in 2009 and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee award in 2013. Paul lives in Port Perry with his wife Isabel who is a retired elementary school teacher. They have three sons, all married and living in Ontario.... |
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