Historical Highlights of Westminster United Church
| 1920 |
- The need for a new Sunday school is raised, 1922 saw construction start on a Mission House that opened January 1923, and this was made possible when St. Andrews Presbyterian Church raised $26,000.00
- There were 123 members and a Sunday school of 116
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| 1923 |
- Rev. C.D. Farquharson was inducted as first minister in August |
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| 1925 |
- At a Congregational meeting it was decided that Westminster Presbyterian Church "should go with the Presbyterian Church of Canada into the United Church of Canada." |
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| 1930 |
- The congregation votes to build a new church despite the clouds of the depression. The cornerstone was set by Rev. C.D. Farquharson on Sept. 8th |
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| 1931 |
- On February 1st, the Casavant Pipe Organ was dedicated thanks to the Women Association who purchased and paid for its installation. |
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| 1941 |
- On January 19th the mortgage for the Pipe Organ was burned, that October saw the first of the Memorial windows dedicated. |
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| 1945 |
- In October a second Memorial window was dedicated. |
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| 1946 |
- 1349 Dougall was purchased as Westminster's first manse |
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| 1948 |
- November 14th Our "War Memorial Window" was dedicated, a gift from the congregation in memory of the 14 men who gave their lives to "their King and Country" 3 honor plaques were also unveiled to honor the 228 men and women from our Church who served in the Second World War. |
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| 1954 |
- The original mortgage was burned. |
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| 1955 |
- Westminster is finally free from debt when it paid it's indebtedness to the "Home Mission Board". |
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| 1956 |
- The Church purchased 1666 Dougall to house our assistant minister. |
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| 1957 |
- 2127 Victoria Ave was purchased as the main manse and 1349 Dougall was sold |
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| 1959 |
- More Memorial windows were dedicated "to the Glory of God and the devoted work of the members of the Women's Association |
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| 1961 |
- A public address system was installed |
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| 1964 |
- The Church purchased another property next to 1666 Dougall with an eye on expansion |
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| 1968 |
- More renovations were made to the Church into its present configuration with a parking lot, a dedication ceremony was held in Sept. of 1969 |
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| 1973 |
- Celebrated 50th Anniversary |
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| 1982 |
- Friendship center is renovated |
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| 1984 |
- Victoria Street manse is sold |
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| 1998 |
- Celebrated 75th Anniversary |
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| 2003 |
- The handi capable lift is dedicated |
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