St. Thomas' Anglican Church, Anglican church in Moose Factory, Canada

St. Thomas' Anglican Church is an architectural structure built in Carpenter Gothic style, distinguished by its bell tower and timber construction throughout. The building's wooden frame and roof represent typical construction methods for houses of worship in remote northern communities.

The Hudson's Bay Company started construction in 1864, though the building took until 1885 to complete under the direction of local carpenters. This extended construction period reflected the challenges of working in such a remote location with limited resources and labor availability.

John Horden arrived on 26 August 1851 and learned Cree, translating parts of the Bible, the Book of Common Prayer and hymns. Services at St. Thomas' are still held in Cree and English for a congregation made up largely of Cree elders. The parish belongs to the Anglican Diocese of Moosonee, whose first bishop was Horden in 1872.

The historic church has not held services since October 2006; the congregation meets in a former Catholic church building. A $2 million restoration as a multipurpose community centre was announced in 2023, so check locally before planning a visit. Moose Factory is reached by rail from Cochrane and then by water taxi or winter ice road.

John Horden arrived in 1851 and translated religious texts into Cree, making worship materials accessible to local people who spoke that language. His translation work became the foundation for the church's later practice of conducting services in both Anglican and Cree traditions.