Campers Church
The Oliphant Campers Church was established in the summer of 1906. It has operated continuously since that time as an interdenominational ecumenically based seasonal meeting place for worship and fellowship during the months of July and August. The church has served, over the years, as a centre for spiritual fellowship, a form of “community centre” for the residents, both in the summer and at other times. It has also served each year as the planning centre for the Oliphant Campers’ Association for its annual Regatta activities and storage for Regatta trophies / memorabilia.
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WHEN Sundays at 10am (July and August only)
WHERE Church Street, Oliphant (just past the flag poles!) Fun and casual welcome to all ages and families |
We are so fortunate to have you as members of the Oliphant Campers’ Church community and we always welcome new members to our congregation. Dress is summer casual and children are most welcome! Thank you for your support and continued/upcoming participation. We are happy to provide congregants like you with programs and events that lift us up and remind us of the importance of having a giving spirit.
We are looking forward to spreading the Word in our upcoming summer worship services. The 2025 summer schedule is as follows:
Sunday July 6 - Father Mark Curtis
Sunday July 13 - Rev. Ed Laksmanis
Sunday July 20 - Father Mark Curtis
Sunday July 27 - Rev. Michael Brooks & The Sauble United Bell Choir
Sunday August 3 - Rev. Duncan McNichol (This is our Regatta/Civic weekend. We will celebrate with cake and lemonade following the service.)
Sunday August 10 - Father Mark Curtis
Sunday August 17 - Father Mark Curtis
Sunday August 24 - Rev. John Lougheed
SUMMER CONCERTS:
Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Father Mark Curtis presents a concert "Songs in the Key of Love". Come out and hear "Canada's Singing Priest" live in concert at the OCC.
Music on the Bruce is excited to return to Oliphant Campers Church on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 7:00pm. The program features music of Mozart, and a work written in homage to Mozart by Canadian composer Talivaldis Kenins, entitled “Die Zauberklarinette”.
The program features Sarah Pratt-Parsamian, violin; Caitlin Boyle, viola; Rachel DeSoer, cello and Oliphant’s own Robert Woolfrey on clarinet. Admission is free; donations are greatly appreciated!
Please visit www.musiconthebruce.com for more details, and to see the full 2025 Festival Schedule.
The church is also available for weddings and other ceremonies in July and August.
The Oliphant Campers’ Church is proud to sponsor the Rev. Robert Scoon Scholarship in memory of the Anglican minister, and Cranberry Island cottager, who preached here for many summers. The scholarship is awarded annually to deserving post-secondary students, majoring in a field where service to people is predominant (Social Services, Education, Religious Studies, Cultural Arts).
EXECUTIVE BOARD
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