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HISTORICAL NOTES

The Parish of West Vancouver began in a modest way
with the purchase of the present lots in 1933 and the erection
of a small building to provide for the pupils enrolled in the
Sunday School. By 1941 the regular Services of the Church
were provided, largely by students from the Anglican Theo-
logical College. After separation from the mother Church of
St. Stephen's, and being linked with St. Francis-in-the-Wood,
Caulfeilds, the need for additional facilities was met with the
erection of the Parish Hall in 1947. Another step forward
was taken when the Parish became self-supporting in April,
1953.

St. Christopher's Church was opened and dedicated by
the Bishop of New Westminster on March 22nd, 1956. Itis
widely recognized as one of the most attractive modern
Churches in our Province, with its interesting use of wood,
local granite and stained glass. Since then the Crypt has been
completed along with other improvements and a fine pipe
organ was installed and used for the first time in 1963.

St. Christopher's is a "family Church" and tries to serve
everyone through her various organizations, caring for the
spiritual needs of all her people. If you have no Church home,
we invite you to come to St. Christopher's during your resi-
dence in West Vancouver. Or you may like to pay us a visit
and share the friendly atmosphere that exists among the
members of our Parish family.

299 -A- West Vancouver, B, C.