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 |
The Oliphant Campers’ Church was honoured recently with the Town of South Bruce Peninsula 2026 Heritage Award. Pictured are (left to right) Councillor Paul Deacon, Councillor Kathy Durst, Deputy Mayor Caleb Hull, OCC Board Chair Andrew Brown, OCC Worship Coordinator Mary Brough, OCC Board Vice Chair Fred Gildner, Councillor Terry Bell, Mayor Jay Kirkland. The Oliphant Campers’ Church is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year.
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.
The end of August 2026 saw the conclusion of the summer season of Oliphant Campers’ Church, one of Oliphant’s most enduring traditions, in which we celebrated our 120th anniversary. The church was built in 1906 by early members of the Oliphant Campers Association, to be a gathering place for summer worship and fellowship. For several generations the church has served as a community centre and an annual meeting place for activities and awards for the OCA’s annual Oliphant Regatta. There are eight or nine weekly church services each summer in July and August with uplifting, spiritual messages delivered by a rotation of ministers from various Christian denominations, who are residents from the Oliphant/Sauble area.
The OCC also hosted a musical concert this past summer in August - a classical quartet concert from the Music on the Bruce series.
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).
The OCC Board is excited to announce that Evangeline Moore was the successful candidate for this year’s Scoon Scholarship. Evangeline received $1,000.00 towards her post-secondary education.
Evangeline Moore, with strong ties to Oliphant, will both be continuing her education in Theology at University this year. Congratulations to Evangeline and best of luck in your continuing education!
EXECUTIVE BOARD
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