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Take a walk around the church starting on the west side and moving south....
3 August 2006
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada

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Winter view of steps and bell tower on west side
Winter 2003
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada

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St. George's Church
3 August 2006
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada
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Brigus was an economically and culturally vibrant community and the harbour was the centre of activity. As we look over this tranquil sight we try to imagine it transformed back to its glory days " the days of iron men and wooden ships."

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If you turn slightly to the right you'll be looking at North Point and the mouth of the harbour
2006
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada

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On this spot they stood, billowing sails in their sights, with prayers of thanks for those safly returning home and prayers of God's Speed to the ships departing, carrying husbands and sons on their dangerous adventures out to sea.

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In 1876 St. George's was built in neoGothic style over looking the harbour in historic Brigus
3 August 2006
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada
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West view
2006
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada
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Looking down on Bishop's Beach and the mouth of the harbour
2006
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada

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Brigus was one of Newfoundland busiest ports, it is said that you could walk across the harbour on the decks of moored schooners.

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Looking North at the site of the wharf where the fishing boats and schooners once landed
2006
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada

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St. George's was built in this prominent location reflecting its importance in the lives of those who prayed within its walls.

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Looking east from the north trancept. Directly behind you is the Bell tower
Winter 2003
Brigus, Newfoundland, Canada

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But on Sunday, the harbour was quiet save for the church bells calling skipper, merchant, labourer, and women alike up the steps of this church to worship one God, where all drank from the same cup and ate from the same loaf.