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In
1860, religious services were
held in Alliston by J. K. Hislop,
a student sent out by the Knox
College Student Missionary
Society. This was the beginning
of Presbyterianism in this
community. The first services
were held in John Bates' Cooper
Shop.
In 1861 or 1862, the first
church was built on Victoria
Street, West on one and a half
acres of land. A cemetery was at
the rear and west side. This
building became known as the
"White Frame Church". It was
opened September 6, 1862. The
first minister was J.K.
Hislop.On the 28th of March,
1915, the last service was held
in this building and
demolition started Monday,
October 4th, 1915. During the
summer, a red brick church was
built and opened October 3rd,
1915. Rev. M.F. Cree was the
minister.In 1925, Knox was
turned over to the United
Church.
In 1927, another red brick
church known as Chalmers, was
built on Wellington Street, East
by the continuing Presbyterians.
In 1951, the old Knox was
re-purchased from the United
Church by tenders and Chalmers
was sold to the Pentecostal
Church. Thus the first service
to be held in Knox Victoria
Street was a preparatory service
Friday evening. October 5, 1951,
with communion on Sunday,
October 7, 1951.Saturday
evening, January 16, 1976,
disaster struck in the form of a
fire, which completely destroyed
Knox. The property was sold and
a parcel of land purchased on
King Street South on which to
rebuild. The church in which we
now worship, was dedicated by
Barrie Presbytery on April 3,
1977. Our present site is in the
centre of a developing area that
grows year by year. The
opportunity to serve our Lord
Jesus Christ is here. Let us
seize it with enthusiasm and
energy.
This congregation is deeply
rooted in history and tradition
and yet you will find in our
family of faith, great warmth
and acceptance, an eagerness to
be faithful to Jesus Christ as
Saviour and Lord, and a
refreshing openness to new
leadings.
Yours in Christ,
The Session and Minister of Knox
Church, Alliston.
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