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Sunday June 7th 10:00am Holy Eucharist & Food Bank Sunday

followed by coffee & fellowship in the Hall

Monday June 8th 10:00am Community Coffee

Tuesday June 9th 1:00pm Euchre

Wednesday June 10th 10:00am Holy Eucharist & Bible Study

Saturday June 13th Strawberry Social

Sunday June 14th 10:00am Holy Eucharist followed by coffee & fellowship in the Hall

Saturday June 20th Community Breakfast

Saturday July 4th New Comers BBQ

Saturday August 22nd Corn Roast

A close-up, photographic realistic view of a polished wooden altar inside an Anglican sanctuary, covered with an elegant white linen frontal trimmed with subtle gold embroidery. At the center, a gleaming brass cross stands between two unlit beeswax candles in simple brass holders, with a closed dark red Book of Common Prayer resting reverently in front. The background shows a softly blurred carved wooden reredos and a glimpse of stained glass in muted jewel tones. Soft, diffused daylight filters from side windows, casting gentle highlights on the brass and wood. The mood is reverent, calm, and professional, with an eye-level composition and shallow depth of field that focuses attention on the altar elements while keeping the surrounding space quietly present.

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From lakeside sunrise services and blessing of the boats to Christmas hampers and partnerships with local shelters, St. Paul’s joins Port Dover neighbours in prayerful, practical care.

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An orderly row of wooden pews inside a traditional Anglican church, their medium-oak surfaces softly worn from years of use, each with neatly stacked hymn books and prayer books in dark blue and burgundy cloth covers. The center aisle is carpeted in a deep, understated red leading toward a distant, slightly blurred chancel. Overhead, white plaster walls meet simple wooden beams. Natural afternoon light streams in from tall, clear-glass windows along one side, creating rhythmic bands of brightness and shadow across the pews. Photographed from a low angle looking down the aisle, the image conveys a peaceful, contemplative mood, with photographic realism and strong linear perspective drawing the eye toward the sanctuary, suggesting order, tradition, and quiet welcome.

Stories

A close-up, photographic realistic view of a polished wooden altar inside an Anglican sanctuary, covered with an elegant white linen frontal trimmed with subtle gold embroidery. At the center, a gleaming brass cross stands between two unlit beeswax candles in simple brass holders, with a closed dark red Book of Common Prayer resting reverently in front. The background shows a softly blurred carved wooden reredos and a glimpse of stained glass in muted jewel tones. Soft, diffused daylight filters from side windows, casting gentle highlights on the brass and wood. The mood is reverent, calm, and professional, with an eye-level composition and shallow depth of field that focuses attention on the altar elements while keeping the surrounding space quietly present.

Hope D.

Joining the choir helped me reconnect with God and neighbours; Sunday rehearsals are now the highlight of my week.

A serene photographic scene of the churchyard at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Port Dover, focusing on a simple stone memorial cross with clean, well-kept engravings. The cross stands among trimmed grass and a few mature trees, whose leaves create dappled patterns of light and shadow on the ground. In the mid-distance, a partial view of the church’s red-brick exterior and arched windows lends context without dominating the frame. Captured in soft, late-afternoon light under a slightly overcast sky, the colors are gentle and natural, enhancing a mood of peace, remembrance, and hope. The composition uses shallow depth of field, with the memorial cross crisply in focus and the church subtly blurred, reinforcing the contemplative, respectful tone in a realistic, professional style.

Hope D.

Our outreach team supported my family during a hard season; their meals, prayers, and visits reminded us we were never alone.

A photographic close-up of an open Anglican prayer book resting on a smooth, medium-toned wooden lectern, its pages gently curved with a ribbon marker in deep red silk lying across well-worn text. The print is sharp and readable but not the main focus; instead, the emphasis is on the textures of the aged paper and the warm wood grain. Behind the lectern, a softly out-of-focus stained glass window in cool blues and warm ambers diffuses soft, colored light into the space. The lighting is gentle and even, suggesting a quiet morning service preparation. Shot at eye level with a moderate depth of field, the mood is reflective and studious, aligning with a professional, reverent church environment.

Hope D.

Bible study on Wednesday evenings has deepened my faith and given me friends of all ages who truly listen.

A dignified red-brick Anglican church identified as St. Paul’s in Port Dover, with a steep gray slate roof and a simple white wooden cross mounted at the peak. The building sits on a neatly kept lawn with low evergreen shrubs and a small stone sign bearing the church’s name. It is photographed at golden hour from a slightly elevated angle across the quiet street, with warm sunlight grazing the brickwork and long, soft shadows stretching over the grass. The sky is a calm pale blue with a hint of clouds, creating a serene, welcoming atmosphere. Photographic realism with sharp detail throughout, composed using the rule of thirds to emphasize the church façade and entrance steps.

Hope D.

As newcomers to Port Dover, we immediately felt at home at St. Paul’s; people remembered our names and our children’s interests.