Cheque made out to: Parish of Georgina
Address to send cheque: P.O. Box 88, Sutton West, ON Canada L0E 1R0
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From a cultural heritage perspective St. George’s Church & Churchyard Cemetery at Sibbald Point is well-known to be one of the finest sites of its kind in Canada. Behind its ancient hedges, historians recognize the stone church as the home to Canada’s oldest stained-glass window—the Elizabeth Simcoe designed altar window of 1844. This majestic lakeside site continues to be visited each year by more than ten thousand people seeking solace and knowledge. Many of these are children discovering their first local connection to early Canada. THE WONDERS HERE have inspired writers including Peter Gzowski, Timothy Findley, and Stuart McLean to spoken fondly of this sacred historic place. More recently the respected historian Su Murdoch concluded, “St. George’s is a very special place that embodies the spirit of Upper Canada and the founding of its early institutions. There is extraordinary meaning to be found in this place." IN 2025 WE CELEBRATE this "very special place", it's 187th season. Since 1839 it has been sustained by volunteers and friends’ donations, depending upon the kindness of people like you.  THE CEMETERY ALONE requires an Annual Budget of $30,000, half of which must come from supporters. THE CHURCH"S STONE FABRIC AND GLAZED WINDOWS require annual care to keep out the moisture and new preservation projects arise.  We invite you to join us in sustaining St. George's Sibbald Point.

From a cultural heritage perspective St. George’s Church &amp; Churchyard Cemetery at Sibbald Point is well-known to be one of the finest sites of its kind in Canada. Behind its ancient hedges, historians recognize the stone church as the home to Canada’s oldest stained-glass window—the Elizabeth Simcoe designed altar window of 1844. This majestic lakeside site continues to be visited each year by more than ten thousand people seeking solace and knowledge. Many of these are children discovering their first local connection to early Canada. THE WONDERS HERE have inspired writers including Peter Gzowski, Timothy Findley, and Stuart McLean to spoken fondly of this sacred historic place. More recently the respected historian Su Murdoch concluded, “St. George’s is a very special place that embodies the spirit of Upper Canada and the founding of its early institutions. There is extraordinary meaning to be found in this place." IN 2025 WE CELEBRATE this "very special place", it's 187th season. Since 1839 it has been sustained by volunteers and friends’ donations, depending upon the kindness of people like you.  THE CEMETERY ALONE requires an Annual Budget of $30,000, half of which must come from supporters. THE CHURCH"S STONE FABRIC AND GLAZED WINDOWS require annual care to keep out the moisture and new preservation projects arise.  We invite you to join us in sustaining St. George's Sibbald Point.

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Behind the Hedges - St. George's Sibbald Point Church & Churchyard Cemetery

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