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1989-1993 (Creation)
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1 cm of textual records
1 photograph: col.
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This series contains a historical summary of activities at Stillpoint, correspondences, newspaper clippings, and a photograph of Stillpoint. These records relate to the 1989 founding and opening of Stillpoint House of Prayer.
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Stillpoint House of Prayer in Springtown, Ontario, is situated along the shores of the Madawaska River in Treaty 27 territory on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe and Algonquin Peoples. It is owned and operated by the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph in Canada in tradition with their charisma to enable persons of all faiths to grow in relationship with self, God, the “dear neighbour” and the universe.
The building served as a 10-room inn in the early 1800’s and was frequented by lumbermen portaging logs down the Madawaska River, where the waters were particularly still, and hence the name Stillpoint. It was the cultural centre of the pioneer community hosted Sunday services and wedding receptions before there were parishes in Burnstown and Calabogie. It was later a farm. The original farmhouse was vacant for 10-years before it was purchased by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Pembroke, Ontario in the Spring of 1988. Stillpoint House of Prayer was established by Sister Maria Mousseau, with fundraising and administrative support provided by Sister Marion Muldoon, Sister Ruth Wade, and Bishop J. R. Windle. Greer Galloway and Associates were the architects, and KM McLeod Construction oversaw the renovations that included a chapel, a quiet room, offices, a library, a modern kitchen, and a large dining room. Stillpoint opened on July 9th, 1989, with 500 people in attendance.
As an inter-faith and interdenominational operation, Stillpoint welcomed a maximum of 6-guests in five rooms, for a retreat of personal tranquility, and contemplation. It is operational as of May 21st, 2024.