We are an inclusive community of Christ followers serving our communities and beyond.
One Parish,Two Churches
The Parish of Fall River with Oakfield is an Anglican Parish with two churches, each with their own history and architectural style. We are a parish composed of people of all ages and life situations. We welcome this diversity and look for ways we in which we can grow through the different expressions of our common faith.
St Margaret’s of Scotland, Oakfield
St Thomas, Fall River
Ministries and Groups
Through ministries and learning groups we strive to serve others, both within the congregation and in the broader community, in alignment with the teachings of Jesus.
Prayer Group
A time of quiet learning usually held at times that are announced here and on Facebook and are most often held at St. Margaret’s church in Oakfield in the evenings …
Bible Study
Wednesday Worship and /or Study at St Thomas with a 9:15 Informal Eucharist and a 10:15 Bible study led by one of our priests. All are welcome …
Ways and Means Committee
The Ways and Means Committee organizes a variety of dinners, events, and special functions, such as funerals, baptisms or weddings …
Land Use Committee
The land use committee is working on ways to make St. Margaret’s land accessible and useful to the surrounding community. Plans include a potential quiet walking area and contemplative spaces, as well as an outdoor columbarium …
Men’s Breakfast
On the last Saturday of every month from September to June we have a Men’s Breakfast. This is held at 8.00 am in the St. Thomas Church Hall, and generally lasts until around 9.30 am. Excellent food prepared by volunteer men is offered, followed presentation by a guest speaker. The cost has been a minimum of $5 to cover the …
Faith courses
Both churches are working together to create new faith formation courses for potential newcomers and those seeking to return, reconsider or renew their faith. They’re designed to come as you are, without advance knowledge or expertise …
St. George’s Soup Kitchen
The Parish of St. Thomas and St. Margaret’s is blessed to support the vital outreach of St. George’s Soup Kitchen, a long-standing ministry of hospitality in Halifax. Four times each year, our parish provides both hot meals and volunteers, helping to serve some of our city’s most vulnerable neighbours …
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Our Prayer Shawl Ministry began in 2009 through the caring hands of several women in our congregation, joined by friends from the wider community. Together, they gather to knit and crochet prayer shawls for those facing illness, grief, or any significant life challenge, as well as special blankets to welcome newborns into our parish family …
Crafting
Our Craft group has been going strong since 2011 initially making clay medallions and Anglican Prayer beads. We are a chatty and eclectic bunch of assorted ages who love to create all sorts of items for special occasions and our designs are sold to raise funds for the Church. We meet every Thursday evening 7-9 P.M. For more details contact …
Creative Minds After School Program
An Alternative Theatre Arts Styled After School Program in the Fall River/Wellington Area. For more information contact: Lynne Cooper Fall River, Nova Scotia 902-403-6420 …
Caring and Sharing Angel Tree Food Bank
Each year, St. Margaret’s partners with our community through the Caring & Sharing Angel Tree Food Bank to support local families in need. Our parish “adopts” families and provides thoughtful, personalized gifts, something for the pets and grocery gift cards for holiday meals and essentials …
Tim’s Cards Christmas Campaign
Each year, the Parish of St. Thomas and St. Margaret’s gathers Tim Cards from our congregation and wider community to support some of our most vulnerable neighbours—those who are unhoused during the harsh winter months …
“For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them.”
Matthew 18:20
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