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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Friday, October 30, 2015 | 14 Historic St. Luke's Church moving -- but not far from home by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff The historic St. Luke's Anglican Church is on the move today (Friday), but not far. As part of a $2.3-million project, the church, at Dundas Street West and Valleyridge Drive, will move a few feet to the northeast on the same property to accommodate the construction of a much-needed parish centre where the church now stands. The place of worship was erected in 1845 and has been a deeply important part of the Palermo community ever since. "It was built by the original settlers of the area," said St. Luke's Anglican Church Reverend Jeff Ward. "They were initially worshiping at the foundry owned by William Peacock on Old Bronte Road. On Sundays, after they worshipped, they'd go over to the property and work on building the church and then they would all head home." The church still has a significant following with a congregation made up of about 100 families. For the last six months, the group has been holding services in the Palermo Schoolhouse as the church is prepared for its relocation and the parish centre project. Ward expects the congregation to be back in St. Luke's in March 2016 when the project is completed. He said the project is necessary because of Reverends Sue-Ann Ward and Jeff Ward are pictured in front of the historic St. Luke's Anglican Church that is currently being moved across the property to make room for a new community centre. The move day was expected to take place today (Friday, Oct. 30). | photo by Nikki Wesley ­ Oakville Beaver (Follow on Twitter @halton_photog or facebook.com/HaltonPhotog) the lack of space for both church events and community activities in the Palermo area. "This is going to be an opportunity for lots of people in the community to use this space for different activities," said Ward. "Our intention is to meet whatever the needs of the community are. Much of the programming will be for seniors and children and youth. We've got the Palermo Village Retirement Residence next door and we have Palermo Public School across the street." Ward said the parish centre would have a large hall with a commercial kitchen and several meeting spaces on the main floor and lower level. He said the project, which is being funded by the Anglican Diocese of Niagara, is 20 years in the making. "Certainly, we've been working towards this very hard over the last eight years," said Ward. "The people who have been at the church are very excited about the fact that after so much work with the developer, the Town and with people in the community, we are finally going to be able to have this facility, which is going to be available to everyone in the community." This is not the first time the church has been moved. In 1950, the facility was moved forward on its property so a basement could be constructed. The existing cemetery on the site will be maintained and continue in service. Present: In Partnership With Raffles & Giveaways Monday, December 21, 2015 Film.ca Cinemas, 171 Speers Road, Oakville Doors Open & Private Reception: 9:00am Private Screening: 10:00am Proceeds Support: Nanny Angel Network Adults: movie, 2 raffle tickets, large pop & popcorn--$25 HST included Children 12 and under: movie, 2 raffle tickets, small pop & popcorn-- Meet Flower $20 HST included Pot Dee Everyone is welcome! Clown Tickets must be pre-ordered Manufacturer's Rebate Manufacturers Rebate on TORLYS smart floors* up to $0.50/sq.ft. on TORLYS smart floors* September 28th to November 22nd, 2015 New Haven Clay Oak Engineered Hardwood (Artisan Premier) Regular Price: NET Price: Qualifies for: Up to $0.50/sq. ft. $4.69 sqft Regular Price: $4.29 sqft + $0.30 Mail In Rebate Qualifies for: Hot Stone Oak Engineered Hardwood (Artisan Premier) NET Price: $4.69 sqft Regular Price: $4.29 sqft + $0.30 Mail In Rebate Qualifies for: American Walnut Engineered Hardwood (Everest Elite) NET Price: $5.79 sqft Regular Price: $4.39 sqft + $0.40 Mail In Rebate Qualifies for: Tickets can be purchased: -In person at the OMDREB office located at 125 Navy Street, Oakville -By downloading a registration form at https:/ /www.omdreb.on.ca/download/fm/721 and e-mail to events@omdreb.on.ca, or fax to 905-844-6699 -By telephone, contacting Darth Vader at 905-844-6491 ext. 111 Vintage Espresso Cork Flooring (Florence Premier) NET Price: + $0.30 Mail $4.79 sqft In Rebate *Excludes EverWood and EverTile smart floors and Marquee Floors by Torlys $4.09 sqft 266 Speers Road, Oakville · 905.845.8562 · www.speersflooring.com