St. George’s Anglican Church, the oldest church in Saint John, New Brunswick, has been put on the market for $134,900, including its hall and three city lots. It was built in 1821 and is on Watson Street, on Saint John’s west side. It will be shuttered up for the winter as it waits for a buyer.
The parish’s aging population is partly to blame for the church’s financial situation.
Another reason for the financial problems is the church’s heritage status, which has made renovations too expensive for the dwindling congregation. Last year’s request to city council to drop the heritage status was denied.
According to a CBC report, “The church contains much of its original paraphernalia, including an old organ, and priceless stained glass windows.”
Read the full CBC report and see a photo here.
