Honouring Military Veterans: A Community Poppy Project
The Poppy and Remembrance in Canada
Since 1921, the poppy has stood as a powerful symbol of remembrance in Canada. Inspired by the iconic poem In Flanders Fields by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, the poppy reminds us of the sacrifices made by so many in service to our country.
"In Flanders fields the poppies blow / Between the crosses, row on row..."
Each November, Canadians proudly wear the poppy to honour military veterans of all wars who served and those who fell, ensuring their memory lives on. Remembrance Day gives us pause to reflect on our collective hope of peace throughout the world.
The St. Paul’s Westport Poppy Display
This year, St. Paul’s is honoured to launch a special community project to commemorate our veterans, with the support of the Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542.
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We are inviting everyone to help create a beautiful, large-scale cascade of crocheted and knitted poppies to drape over the entrance of St. Paul’s Anglican Church and flow onto the lawn — a powerful visual tribute to those who served.​ Whether you are an experienced crafter or just learning, your contribution is welcome. Our goal is to create several hundred handmade poppies, and we need your help!
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How to Get Involved
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Create Poppies: Knit or crochet poppies at home using the free patterns available on our website.
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Get a Kit: Poppy-making kits will be available for purchase at St. Paul’s. Participants are also welcome to use their own materials.
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Drop-Off Location: Finished poppies can be placed in the collection box at the church entrance on George Street throughout October.
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Deadline: All poppies should be dropped off by October 31.
Display and Remembrance Service
The poppy display will be installed for two weeks in November, including Remembrance Day.
We invite everyone to join us for a special Remembrance Day service at St. Paul's on the Sunday before November 11, beginning at 11:00 AM.
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During the two-week display, we will also be collecting donations in support of the Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542. Contributions are welcome and appreciated to continue supporting veterans and their families.
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Poppy Patterns & Recommended Materials
The poppy display will be installed for two weeks in November, including Remembrance Day.
We invite everyone to join us for a special Remembrance Day service at St. Paul's on the Sunday before November 11, beginning at 11:00 AM.
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During the two-week display, we will also be collecting donations in support of the Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542. Contributions are welcome and appreciated to continue supporting veterans and their families.
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St. Paul’s Community Poppy Project
In collaboration with the Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542
How You Can Help:
We are inviting the community to knit or crochet poppies to create a cascading display over the church entrance in honour of our veterans. Our goal is to craft hundreds of poppies!
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Patterns: Available below and on our website.
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Materials: Use your own wool or purchase a poppy-making kit from St. Paul’s.
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Drop-Off: Completed poppies can be placed in the collection box at the church entrance (George Street) throughout October.
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Deadline: October 31.
Display and Service:
The poppy display will be installed for two weeks in November, including Remembrance Day.
Join us for a special Remembrance Day Service on the Sunday before November 11 at 11:00 AM.
Support Our Veterans:
We will be accepting donations for the Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542 during the poppy display period.
Thank you for helping us honour and remember.
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Honouring Our Veterans: A Community Poppy Project
St. Paul’s Church, with the support of the Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542
Join us in creating a cascading display of knitted and crocheted poppies to honour our veterans.
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Poppy Kits available at St. Paul’s or use your own materials.
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Free patterns available at [stpaulschurch.ca].
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Drop off poppies at St. Paul’s (George Street entrance) by October 31.
Display will be installed for two weeks in November, including Remembrance Day.
Special Remembrance Day Service: Sunday before November 11 at 11:00 AM.
Donations for the Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch 542 will also be gratefully accepted during the display.
Help us honour those who served — one poppy at a time.
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