History of the Church of St. Timothy

In the words of our Archivists, the history of The Church of St. Timothy would not be complete without an understanding of the human story, particularly the courage, sacrifices and dedication of Henry Marsh and his parishioners to raise funds in the depths of the Depression, when many were loosing their jobs and homes. Many decades later we are now the beneficiaries of their faith and leadership.

1930      June 18th – Initial meeting with the Reverend Henry H. Marsh in John Wanless School to plan for a new Church. The name of “The Church of  St. Timothy” was chosen.

1930      July 20 – 140 attended the first service at John Wanless School. After a year there were 800 families on the parish roll including 400 children.

1931      Property at Old Orchard and Ridley purchased.

1932      May 14th – After many setbacks the cornerstone was laid for the first building, now the Parish Hall.

1933      March 5th – First services in the basement – now the gymnasium.

1936      St. Timothy’s was made a “self-supporting parish”. The Rev. Henry H. Marsh was formally inducted as Rector.

1950      May 7th – First sod was turned;

               September 30th – the cornerstone was laid for the new church.

1951      November 15 – First service in the new Church building.

1965      Mortgage discharged.

1991      Rectory constructed on land owned to the north of Parish House.

1999      “Vision 2000” campaign is launched to renovate Parish House.

2000      December 3rd – Renovations completed. The Parish Hall was renamed “Soward Hall” and the Parlour renamed “The Henry Marsh Room”. The Reginald and Ruth Soward Memorial Fund was established.

2011      Diocesan goal of $365K for Our Faith Our Hope capital campaign achieved and exceeded.

2018      Dedication of our new Phoenix four manual organ.

2022      Full return to in-person worship following COVID pandemic shutdowns.

2023      Dedication of the Children’s Chapel.