St. John's Places of Worship & Religious Sites
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Places of Worship & Religious Sites in St. John's, Atlantic Canada.
Wesley United Church was opened in 1908 and contains St. John's oldest radio station, started in 1924 by Rev. Dr. J.G. Joyce as a method of communicating to more congregation members. Today the station, called VOWR 800 is run by several volunteers.
Established in 1885, the congregation of this Anglican church moved to its current home in 1956. The building features a 900 person capacity worship area, a Parish hall and multi-purpose conference rooms.
Located on Military Road, the Romanesque Basilica was consecrated in 1855 after 21 years of planning. Features of the cathedral include its Latin cross design, twin bell towers, an ornate polychrome and gold leaf ceiling and an on-site museum. The basilica was designated as a National Historic Site in 1983.
Built in 1836, and earned the nickname "The Garrison Church", as it was used as a garrison church by soldiers in St. John's in the 1800s. The church's original tower is still in place today. A small museum and chapel in the basement, as well as the main building are available for tours.
This church is the oldest Methodist church in St. John's, having opened in 1893. It is composed of locally quarried stone from the Southside Hills, and contains an archive that consists of church documentation including baptism and marriage certificates from as long ago as 1882. Archives available by appointment only with archivist. Building tours are conducted after 11 a.m. Sunday services.
The congregation of this church was established in 1775 and moved to its present and fifth building in 1959. The church emphasizes worship, Christian education, pastoral care and community enhancement initiatives.
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