Our Building’s History

The building was erected in 1876, by a Reformed Episcopal congregation, at a cost of $7,000. The group had split from nearby Trinity Anglican. However, the congregation gradually dwindled, so after a brief interlude of summer use by the Presbyterians, the building was for sale. It was purchased by the Digby Baptists in 1885 for the sum of $2,000.

Our church bell was made by the Vanduzen & Tift company in Cincinnati, Ohio. The bell was made in 1892, and is stamped with the name of the church, the name of the company, and the year it was made. The bell tower was once adorned with a stately steeple, but this was removed many years ago due to safety concerns.

The church hall, originally a separate building, was completed in 1899. In 1944, the kitchen, parlor, and Sunday School rooms were added on the north side. Then, in 1965, the choir room and three rooms were added, joining the hall to the main church building.

In 1924, a Casavant pipe organ was installed, costing $3,810. In 1970, organ was reconditioned and a new electric console replaced its older model.

A new baptistery was completed in the sanctuary in 1973, and the pastor’s office was built in 1974. Then, in 1979, new front oak doors were donated and installed at the Mount Street entrance.

From the fall of 2001 to the fall of 2003, the entire exterior of the church was replaced with modern insulation and wood siding. In 2004, the side entrance and one of the bathrooms was made wheelchair accessible. In February of 2006, the main entrance to the sanctuary was beautifully refurbished with funds donated by the late Louise Warne. Renovations and upkeep have continued in the years since.