St. Margaret’s has its roots in the Laurie family, who settled in Oakfield in the 1860s. Colonel John Wimburn Laurie built a family church in 1866 to serve the growing community that formed around Oakfield Estate. Constructed with local lumber and handcrafted details—such as hand-hewn pews, early stained-glass windows, and the surrounding dry-stone wall—the church quickly became the centre of worship and community life.

Over the decades, St. Margaret’s transitioned from a private family chapel to a parish church. In 1959, the Laurie family entrusted the congregation with its care, and in 1963 it was deeded to the Diocese of Nova Scotia. The church was officially consecrated in 1968 as St. Margaret of Scotland. Since then, thoughtful renovations—including accessibility upgrades, a 2007 addition, cemetery expansion, and preservation of historic furnishings—have allowed the church to remain both welcoming and true to its heritage. Today, St. Margaret’s continues to serve as a cherished place of worship, history, and community gathering.