Christ Church

After spending a couple of days in Vulcan County I packed up and was ready to leave for home when I remembered something.  I had been encouraged to visit this church by a few friends and since it was still early in the day I decided there was no time like the present.  I think the detour was well worth it.  It's a truly a lovely church and the well kept grounds were a bonus.

Christ Church is an Anglican church built in 1896.  That makes it one hundred and twenty-three years old this year.  It is near Millarville, Alberta and is still used on a regular basis.

The church construction is somewhat unusual in that it was built of vertically placed logs instead of the usual horizontal arrangement.

There is a large cemetery on site.

First look inside the church.

Looking up the aisle towards the altar.

An outstanding triptych of stained glass behind the altar.

A diptych of stained and clear glass on the right hand side of the altar.

Looking back from the altar.

The pump organ and baptismal font.

The grounds are spacious and beautifully maintained.

This is the only Anglican church where I've seen an outdoor crucifix.

The sign near the turnoff to the church.

The church is comfortably nestled in the trees.  I love that red roof.

And last but not least...a view of the Rockies from the church grounds.

Photographed on October 15, 2018.