Timothy Eaton Memorial Church
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church, in Toronto, Ontario, was erected at 230 St. Clair Avenue West in 1914 as a Methodist congregation, and it was named for department store founder Timothy Eaton. It is currently a United Church, and is a member of the Churches on the Hill.
Timothy Eaton Memorial Church | |
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Timothy Eaton Memorial Church in 2008 | |
43.686207°N 79.405822°W | |
Location | 230 St. Clair Avenue West Toronto, Ontario |
Country | Canada |
Denomination | United Church of Canada |
Previous denomination | Methodist |
Website | https://www.temc.ca/ |
History | |
Status | Active |
Architecture | |
Architect(s) | Wickson & Gregg |
Architectural type | English Gothic |
Years built | 1914 - 1915 |
Clergy | |
Minister(s) | Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling |
History
The Methodist Social Union of Toronto approached members of the Eaton family for their support in the creation of a church in the area. As a memorial to her husband, Timothy Eaton, Margaret Wilson Eaton and her son, John Craig Eaton, donated the land for the church and financed the construction of the original structures.[1][2] The Sunday School building was completed in 1911 and used for worship services until the sanctuary opened. Design of the church was given to the architectural firm Wickson & Gregg. Construction was completed in 1915.[1]
One of the church’s best-known features is a 1915 stained glass reproduction of The Light of the World by English Pre-Raphaelite painter Holman Hunt[2], it was dedicated in memory of Timothy Eaton. After the death of Sir John Craig Eaton additional memorial windows were added.[1] The majority of the stain glass in the church was created by the Robert McCausland Company of Toronto.[1]
Famed Air Force Ace Billy Bishop was married in the church, and his funeral was held there four decades later.[3]
The property is listed in the Municipal Heritage Property Register, since January 2008.[4]
Broadcasts
This congregation has been known for its preaching ministry and music, and it has maintained radio and later internet broadcasts of its services.[2]
References
- "1REASONS FOR LISTING: 230 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST ATTACHMENT NO. 4B" (PDF). toronto.ca. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- "Eaton church snobby? Parish the thought | The Star". thestar.com. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- The Courage of the Early Morning: the Story of Billy Bishop, W.A. Bishop, 1966
- "230 ST CLAIR AVE W". City of Toronto Heritage Register. Retrieved April 1, 2017.
External links
Media related to Timothy Eaton Memorial Church at Wikimedia Commons - Timothy Eaton Memorial Church website