Here you will find all the information you need to attend or get involved with the following churches.
 | Curve Lake United Church |
 | Knox Presbyterian Church |
 | St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic Church |
 | St. Matthew & St. Aidan Anglican Church |
 | Wesley United Church |
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Curve Lake United Church The Curve Lake Community Church was erected in 1990-92 after the former United Church was condemned. The United Church of Canada (formerly Methodist Church) has been holding services in Curve Lake Village since the mid 1800's. Cruve Lake United Church is a First Nations Ministry with the doxology being sung in Ojibwe and also some prayers are sometimes given in Ojibwe.
Location: At the main intersection in Curve Lake Village. Follow Curve Lake west from County Road 23 (previously known as highway 507).
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 Knox Presbyterian ChurchPrior to 1870, the Knox congregation met in the local school in Lakehurst. Later that decade a log church was built. In 1883, the land was deeded at the to the Presbyterian Church at the present site. In 1893 a brick church was raised by local farmers who donated their time. The lumber was ferried across Gannons Narrows. The dedication and naming took place on October 10, 1893. Architecturally, the church is unchanged since that time. In 1952, Hydro was installed, In 1974 an oil furnace replaced the wood stoves. Knox was combined with Buckhorn and Rockroft Churches. On their closing, Knox joined Warsaw and Lakefield 3 point charge. The minister's chair is a 'carving and red plush' gem from Buckhorn Presbyterian. The baptismal front is beautifully crafted from local oak. Quilted, crocheted and hand-stitched work grace the walls. A Ladies Aid and Women's Missionary Society has worked continuously from early years, in Community work, supporting home and overseas missions and a complete church service yearly. The Christmas Candlelight service for the community has been held annually since 1962. Following Easter annually, there is a Pot Luck held and the community is invited. August sees a non-denominational V.B.S. The first Sunday of each month is a Coffee Sunday. Please, join us!
Location: In Lakehurst, 731 Lakehurst Road - between Gannon's Narrow's and Buckhorn. RR#1 Peterborough K9J 6X2
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 St. Jean de Brebeuf Catholic ChurchIn the 1880's the first Masses were celebrated alternating between the homes of the Pluard and McGuire families. In 1931, under the guidance of Reverend John Garvey, pastor of Saint Paul the Apostle in Lakefield, Saint Jean de Brebeuf was built on the scenic County Road 36 in Harvey township.
During the pastorship of Reverand James Houlihan (1956 - 1967) the main body of the church was extended.
From 1989 to 1993 Reverend Monsignor John Pearson was pastor. The residents and summer visitors celebrated the 60th anniversary of saint jean de brebeuf and the refurbishing included a sanctuary with the Reserved Sacrament, a Shrine of Our Lady and a nave depicting the patron in a circular stain glass window.
From 1993 to 1995, while Reverend Wally Mucha was pastor, there were renovations to the front porch, steeple and pews.
The parishoners have always worked tirelessly to refurbish and maintain Saint Jean de Brebeuf. This year they have enlarged the parking lot to accommodate the numerous summer parishioners who return year after year to this beautiful little church.
Reverend Vic Valles Pastor (1998 - present) - Father Vic was born June 7, 1956 in the Phillippines. He attended schoolthere and was ordained to the priesthood on September 3, 1982. For four years he worked in the ministry before coming to Diocese of Peterborough in 1986.
Father has spent time in several parishes in the Diocese and came to be our pastor in 1998.
Location: County Road 36 in Harvey township
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 St. Matthew & St. Aidan Anglican ChurchSt. Matthew Anglican Church first appeared as a frame building in 1896 on Lot 9. Con. 9 of Harvey Township. The actual Dedication and Thanksgiving took place on September 28th, 1897 after the frame structure received its brick exterior. Over a century has passed and today St. Matthew is known as St. Matthew and St. Aidan (this took place in 1998, after the closing of St. Aidan's of Young's Point). The stain glass window from St. Aidan's was installed at St. Matthew's in 1999. This beautiful window is lit up in the evening and can be viewed from Lakehurst Road. By daylight it can be viewed inside the church facing the stain glass window in the Sanctuary installed in 1935 and donated by the Willis family and friends in memory of Eleanor Dean and her brother Major William Dean M.C.R.E.
Although our members are fewer than they used to be the quality, faithfulness and dedication of our congregation is truly an inspiration. Most of our members are involved in volunteer work throughout the Hamlet of Buckhorn as well as being very active in the church.
Our church hall (Hartley Hall) is the meeting place of many community and out reach groups including Alcoholics Anonymous, The Buckhorn Artists, The Quilters, and The Buckhorn Horticultural Society. Community Care occupies the lower level as a permanent resident. This newly renovated hall has large kitchen facilities and is used on an annual basis for Strawberry Suppers and the Seniors Diners Club. Hall rental for weddings, receptions, etc. can be arranged through our People's Warden, Nancy Fairweather at (705) 657-3339.
As of January 2001, Rev. Beverly Hall has returned to be our parish Priest-In-Charge, after a 5 year hiatus. Rev. Hall will be at St. Matthew & St. Aidan two Sundays a month plus special feast days such as Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and Easter. She will also be available for home visits and communion to those who are homebound, in hospital, nursing homes or in any emergency. She can be contacted directly at 705-292-5056.
Come and visit our pretty little church on the hill and witness first hand a part of Buckhorn's history. Illustration Credit: Ink drawing in button by Irene Smith
Location: Right across from the Locks in Buckhorn.
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 Wesley United ChurchWesley Church was erected in Confederation Year, 1867 as a Methodist Church and was part of the Halls Bridge Mission. The Mission included Wesley, Harvey, Sandy Lake, and the Indian Mission of Mud Lake (now Curve Lake). In 1898 The Wesley Circuit was established as Wesley, Lakehurst and Mud Lake Village. When Church Union took place in 1925 the Wesley Circuit still existed and these three churches became part of the new United Church of Canada. In more recent years the Wesley circuit became the Buckhorn (NM) Pastoral Charge. Lakehurst United Church discontinued services in 1997.
Wesley United Church is now home to approximately 50 families. Each year Wesley hosts a Strawberry Supper, usually the Friday preceding Canada Day and a Turkey Supper, usually on a Friday evening in early October
Location: Corner of County Road 23 (formerly Hwy. 507) and Curve Lake Road. South of Buckhorn
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