St Matthias Anglican Church 2.76

As early as 1911 an Anglican home group was organized at 1587 Fairfield Road by Christ
Church Cathedral. The group outgrew meeting in the house, funds were raised and on January 1, 1915 the church known as St. Matthias Mission was opened and consecrated at 311 Richmond Avenue in Fairfield. By the mid 1950s, the congregation had outgrown this facility. It was sold and St. Matthias moved to its current location at 600 Richmond Avenue, where the new larger church and parish hall was dedicated on January 6,1957.
St Matthias is now an amazingly active small congregation. Christ Church Cathedral Pre-School recently opened in the Rectory. Rogers Court next door is a 24 unit low income seniors residence. Numerous organizations use the parish hall including: ballet, music and art classes; Al-Anon; Power Squadron, and Threshold Housing Society office. In addition, the parish itself supports Camosun College Access Program scholarships; John Jordan's Rwanda project; monthly recycling days; Threshold Housing’s Life Skills program, and other community activities.
We have a strong connection with the Canadian College of Performing Arts and an active choir and music program.