Tag: St Margaret’s
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A Brief History of St. Margaret’s Church, Oakfield
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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chordially Yours
A Festive Evening of Christmas Carols St Margaret’s Church of Oakfield Sunday November 30, 2025 7 pmTickets $10Contact: Janet Braunstein Moody at 902 221-3269 or jbmoody007@yahoo.caBring something for Caring and […]