Our Saving Grace Campaigns purpose is to repair, restore and preserve the fabric of Grace Church to fulfill its evolving mission and maintain its historic significance.Grace Church has served Sutton’s Anglican community throughout most of the town‘s existence. It all began with the construction of the present stone structure and the onsite visit on 1 August 1846 by Bishop Mountain from Quebec. Since then, 14 beautiful stained glass biblical images have been installed, filling every window and becoming a valued part of Sutton’s cultural legacy. Services can now be experienced on Zoom and its faith community is open and welcoming.
Inevitably, significant parts of the structure have needed attention: the organ was replaced in 2021, the steeple rebuilt in 2022, the oil-burning furnaces were replaced with heat pumps in 2023 and the community-active church hall has been redecorated. But the work continues: a new roof, more thermal insulation, drainage control, access improvements and internal upgrades remain.
While the completed work has been paid from available funds, Grace Church must now rely on a fund-raising campaign that reaches out to the wider Sutton community and beyond. A very successful launch event was held in the church hall on April 13 with noted author, Louise Penny, as Honorary Chairwoman. Attendance reached 70 and Bishop Mary spoke in support of the campaign.
Grace Church has a vital role to fulfil in the ongoing development of its Christian mission and of the community of Sutton. As such, we appeal to everyone who agrees that maintaining its fabric is necessary to continue and expand this role. All donations will receive a tax receipt.
