A grassroots group of residents is holding a barbecue and silent auction in Bayfield with the hopes to save the St. James Middleton Church. It all takes place Sunday, August 11th.
Established in 1872, the local church was deconsecrated in January by the Diocese of Huron. When that happens, the church will be destroyed unless the diocese can find a buyer for the property.
With help from a grass-roots band of residents, the Huron County Historical Society wants to designate the church as an Ontario heritage site.
Janice Middleton, great great granddaughter of the church’s builders Charles and Elizabeth Middleton explains that the goal for the group is to raise $100000 before June 2020
The barbecue will be provide by Devin Tabor of BonVivant catering in Clinton and will serve a wide variety of barbecue favourites like hot dogs, burgers, corn on the cob, salads and dessert pies.
After the meal those in attendance can participate in a silent auction where donated items and some antiques from the church will be up for grabs.
Tickets are 35 dollars in advance or 40 dollars the day of. Tickets are available at Brandon Hardware in Bayfield, Bartliff’s Restaurant and Bakery in Clinton, and at Fincher’s Books and Gifts in Goderich.
You can also visit the St. James Middleton Anglican church for more details.
