Parish Buildings
“Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may go into them and give thanks unto the Lord.”
—Psalm 118
The Round Church
Saint George's is the oldest surviving wooden round church in North America and a National Historic Site of Canada. Its design represents the Lutheran heritage of the congregation's German ancestors and the Parish's deep connection to the Renaissance and Neo-Classical traditions. In 1994 a devastating fire destroyed 40% of the church, which was restored over the course of 16 years.
Learn more about the history of the Round Church >
Canadian Register of Heritage Places >
Parish Hall
Built in 1887 to be a home for Saint George’s Charitable School, our parish hall (2221 Maitland Street) is regularly used for parish social functions and by various community organizations, including St. George’s YouthNet, Halifax Humanities Society, and a number of 12-step programs. Our parish office can be accessed from the parking lot door.
Little Dutch (Deutsch) Church & Graveyard
The Little Dutch Church (2393 Brunswick St) or Old Saint George’s was founded by German protestants in the eighteenth century. Today it is the second oldest building in Halifax, a national and provincial historic site, and remains as a witness to the resolve of Halifax’s early German community.
The daily offices are offered from the LDC in June through September, and the Eucharist is celebrated for Easter Monday and All Souls’ Day.
Learn more about the history of the Little Dutch Church >
Canadian Register of Heritage Places >
Trinity House
Constructed in 1838 as the parish’s rectory for the Rev’d R. F. Uniake, today “Trinity House” is home to a Christian community within the parish. Drawn from a diversity of backgrounds, with gifts differing according to the Spirit, and at different stages in the spiritual life, the community is composed of Christians seeking to deepen their lives of prayer and witness to the Gospel. Until Fall 2024 Trinity House was also home to Linus, the parish cat.
House Events:
Parish Lenten Discussion Group
Sundays in Lent, 7 pm, Trinity House (5435 Nora Bernard St)
How can we live Gospel-centered lives in our confused culture in the second quarter of the 21st Century? Fr. Thorne is leading a discussion of Joan Chittister’s The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st century. This easy to read, common-sense guide makes the Prayer Book come alive as a contemporary and relevant Gospel lifestyle. Please ask Fr. Thorne about purchasing a copy. Handouts are available at the back of the church. All Welcome.
Sunday Morning Fellowship and Study
Fellowship: 8:50-9:30 am; Café Lectio: 9:30-10:07 am
On Sunday mornings after 8:00 am Holy Communion, Trinity House hosts Fellowship with freshly baked bread, cheeses, sweets, coffee and tea. At 9.30 am, join us for Café Lectio, our friendly study of one of the Morning Prayer lessons.
Trinity House Retreats
Trinity House is offering retreats open to anyone for varying lengths of time, a day to several months. Participants take a period of spiritual refreshment under the direction of Fr Thorne while living in Trinity House. Applications can be made directly to the Priest-in-Charge, Fr. Thorne. Please spread the word.
