100 YEARS
IN THE LIFE OF
ST. ANDREW'S
UNITED CHURCH
MARMORA, ONTARIO.
1874 -
1974
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
1843 - 1873
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Use of the Town Hall First Minister First Manse First Board of Trustees Chapter 11
1874 - 1900
Early Members of Marmora Methodist Church Building of the Church Opening Celebrations The Circuit and its Early Ministers First Sunday School Formation of Circuit and Mission
Chapter III
1901 - 1924
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New Wings New Manse st. Andrew's Presbyterian Church History
Chapter IV
1925 - 1945
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Church Union Fire!
Chapter V
1946 - 1974
Sunday School Mission Band Explorers Canadian Girls in Training Young Peoples' Union and Hi-C Senior Choir Junior Choir A. O. T. S. Men's Club Women's Missionary Society
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Women's Auxiliary United Church Women Church Administration
Centennial Activities 1974
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Map of the Village of Marmora
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List of Ministers who have Served on the
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Marmora Pastoral Charge
Acknowledgements
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Chapt.ar I
18.43 -,1873'
Use of the Town H~ll DveI'-a-century-a-go~ __Christ.ia-ns-.oL_allJienominations contributed volunteer labour to, and worshipped in,' a+commun.Lt y -Chur ch , which was originated by Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish. By 1843 there were resident preachers in the Marmora area, representing the Wesleyan and Episcopal Methodist Churches, and the Presbyterian The Township Council allowed the congregations
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of the Marmora Methodist
Church and st. Paul's Anglican Church, to worship in the Old Town Hall until their churches were built.
The first service in the Town Hall was conducted
by Rev. Brown in 1848. First ~1inister In 1862 the first pastor to reside in Marmora was Rev. Phillip Rose. Marmora Cemetery was the place of his burial. Two years later Rev. John Dowler began conducting services and lived in the yellow house now owned by Mr. Ernest Cordon. Plans for the Methodist Church were drawn up by Mr. John D. Evans and in 1868 the congregation began raising money fo~ its construction. first subscription
This
list contained 129 names pledging $531.50.
First ~lanse Rev. Doxsee and his wife Alma bought parts of Lots 7 and 8 on the east side of ~urithall
street, in 1869, frbm the Cobourg, Peterboro, and Marmora
Railway Company for the sum of fifty dollars. for the-future residence of ministers.
This property was to be used
In 1871 the Trustees of the Wesleyan
Methodist Church bought the lot from them for the same sum of money.
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manse was bui It on this locati on in 1872 and a high board fence enc.losed it. First Board of Trustees The first members of this board were Peter Pearce of the Township of Belmont, Henry Jones, Thomas Broadworth, Richard Broadworthl Richard Gawley and Philip Bant on ,
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Chapter 11
1874 - 1900
Early Members of Marmora Methodist Church Forty-one members. were on the roll at this time.
There were also ten
branches in the surrounding district with a membership of one hundred and eighteen.
These ten branches were known as Howes', Jones', McDowells',
Jones', Branch Number 1 Beaver Creek, Wileys', Sprys', Twelfth Line Rawdon, Plunketts', and Tenth Line Rawdon.
A board of trustees and an official
board which met quarterly were responsible for the Church.
Building of the Church In 1874 the Trustees purchased the balance of Lot 7 on the corner of Bursthall and Matthew streets, from the aforementioned the sum of fifty dollars.
railway company for
The late Mr. T. P. Pearce, a member of the
Building Committee, willed the lot east of the Church at his death. The Marmora Methodist Church was built in the summer of 1874.
Stone
for the foundation was dr~wn by horses from the western side of Crowe River and was dumped on the road in front of the Church site.
Mr. William Knox
with his yoke of oxen attached to a stone boat, drew the stone from the roadway to the foundation site. Brick for the Church was bought from Mr. John Fidlar and Mr. James Kyle.
The corner stone in the front of the Church was purchased for six
dollars from Mr. S. W. Moore of Belleville.
A silver trowel, suitably
inscribed, was obtained from Mr. John Taylor, a Belleville jeweller.
Mr.
Henry Warren of Stirling tinned the spire. Church furniture was purchased from Mr. George Tickell of Belleville. Pews were rented at three dollars for a long pew, and two dollars for short one.
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all pews were free. The new Church had a cottage organ and Mrs. Benjamin Beddome, talented musician, was the first organist.
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She had just arrived from
England, and taught music in the village. A sexton was hired for twenty five dollars a year.
He was to tend the
fires for heating the Church, and light and clean the lamps.
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A mortgage for fifteen hundred dollars was tak~n from the Canada Permanent Loan and Savings Company, for the remaining funds 'for the building for a term 路of eight years.
S6me of the trustees pledged money of their own
to ~ay off the debt.
One of Marmorats former residents, Mrs. John Green, later Mrs. Alex Anderson, had one of her childreM baptized that day.
Mrs. Robert Lough, Mrs.
Grace
Aukland's mother, was one of the choir members.
The Circuit and Its Early Ministers Owing to the large extent of the circuit, with its ten appointments outside the village, one minister was unable to do the work.
An assistant
minister was cip~ointed. As well as the two ministers, there wer~ from-one to four local preachers and several exhorters, now known as counsellors. In Rev. Cocke !s time, 1873' - 76, the minister's salary was three hundred dollars a~ear.
In addition to this, he was allowed three hundred
and fifteen dollars for living expenses, seventy-five dollars for ,horsekeep, fifteen dollars for travelling expenses and incidentals, and thirty dollars for fuel. The second minister, a single man, received a salc:ry of two hundred dollars, seventy-five dollars For board, and sixty dollars for horse-~eep. Two ministers were kept until 1882.
In this year a Church was built
at
Springbrook with a circuit preacher from Marmora conducting services. These early Methodists tried to raise half of the finances within the circuit and the balance was supplied by mission funds.
The rural appoint~
ments paid the路 greater part of their givings in home grown produc.e.
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produce was reckoned according to its current value. In 1877 during Rev i Peake's ministry, the local Presbyterian congregation asked for the use of the Church for their fortnightly Sunday afternoon 3
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services.
This was granted on the condition that they keep the Church
comfortably clean • .In 1879 Rev. liJ. H. Peake organized a Harvest Home Festival. festival, dinner was served promptly at noon. from the nearby woods. by pasture land.
At this
Evergreen boughs were brought
We must remember that the parsonage was surrounded
The 'only nearby residence was the Clairmont home on the
site of the present Stirling Motors Garage. of boughs and evergreens.
Large booths were constructed
Tables and benches were built.
a success that it was held annually.
This was such
At one time, one hundred and fifty
dollars werorroalized.
First Sunday School The Sunday School session was instituted by its first superintendent, Rev. Peake.
It has been carried on sinco thot time.
In the early days it
was held in the afternoon with Primary to Adult Classes.
Many whole
families attended. For many years, the minister's wife had the adult girls' class. Mrs. Clarke end mrs. Woodger are fondly recalled.
A small religious
library was available for students. Every, year
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Christmas concert was held.
On occasions Mrs. Frank
Pearce trained the whole Sunday School in a Cantata with each class having a part. Tberewas
an annual Sunday School Picnic.
Sometimes the teacher
entertained his or her own class.
Forrnat Lon of Circuit and Mission
Ln May of 1886 a request was made to the District Meeting, held Madoc, to separate the Marmora Circuit into a Circuit and a Mission;
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Marmora-Rawdon Circuit included the Jones and Spry Settlements, Springbrook, Rawdon and Marmora~
The Mission of North Marmora was comprised of Zion,
Beaver Creek, Hawes and Cooks.
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Subscription
lists, tea meetings and ice cream socials earned some
of the money for payments on the early mortgages which were paid up in 1881 and 1887.
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Chapter III
1901 - 1924
In 1903 the wings were added to the church after over a thousand dollars had been subscribed.
Rev R. McCullough was the minister when
all the stained glass windows were put in place and dedicated.
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New Manse During Rev. D.R. Clare's ministry in 1922 to 1925 the B08rd purchased the present manse at 27 Madoc Streetg
which is built on a double
lot.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian· Chur-ch Histor'y Prior to the erection of the Presbyterian Church, members of this faith attended services held in the Masonic Hall from 1890 to 1900. In 1900 the Rev. J.C. Inkster came to Marmora and through his efforts, the Presbyterian Church, fondly known by all as "The Little Church on the Hi 11", was bui It.
Rev" Inkster remained as minister of the
church until 1902 and was succeeded by the Rev. Robertson who left during 1903.
Others who gaveleader~hi~with
this congregation
were Mr.
Mc Guinness , P.L. Tedf'ocd , and E.V. Forbes. It was during this time, 1901 or 1~02, that Mr. George MacQueen, an accountant of Deloro and the son of a Scottish minister, came to Marmora, and for nearly the:next two decad~s was the main pillar of the church. . He was affectionately known to all the younqs t.ar-sas "Uncle Booqt e", \
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Approximately'twenty
f~milies comprised ~he adherents of St.
Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
So~e of th~ faithful families were the
Linns, Sweets, Eonnor-s, Fr oats and lYlacKechnil?s. From 1903 on theological students from Queen 's University travelled to Marmora and conducted the Sabbath services as,~ell as taking an active part in the Sunday School.
They were bf Ll.e t.edjrt the homes of members of
the congregation and reimbursed the su~/of twenty dollars for their services.
From this amount they had to pa~ th~ir travelling expenses.
of these theological students att~ine~ ~rominence
Many
in the Presbyterian ',"
Church of Canada in later years • .The above iar'aanqement.swere carried onbver
a decade , and for a few
years prior'to the closing of"the church, due to financial conditions and dwindling congregation, On theclosirig
Mr. George MacQueeh conducted the services.
of the church, Lri1923, the remaining members of the
congregation attended· the Marmbra Methodist Church.
In 1925 "The Litt Le
Church on the Hi ll,"was sold to the members of the Free Methodist Church.
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Chapter IV
1925 - 1945
Church Union Iri 19~5 the congregations of the methodist~
Presbyterian a~d Con-
g~egational Churches of Canada became the United Church of Canada, after many years of study and preparation. Beginning in 1926~ the Official Board invited a minister of its choice to serve the congregation.
Rev. J.C. Beckley was the first to be
called ih this way.
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Firel In the early morning of a Sunday in JanuarYt 1944, the congregation .was awakened and shocked to discover that fire had bracken out in the church.
Despite the energetic work of f~re-fighters,
the interior was
gutted and the recently pu~~ha8ed organ, dedicated by ladies of the congregation, was destroyed. Previous to this disaster, the Board of stewards and the congregation had chose~ Rev. E.M. Cadigan as their minister.
When he heard of
the fire, he came at an earlier date and organized the rebuilding fund. Ihthe
meantime, services were held in the town hall. On June 10, 1945 services were resumed in the renovated and altered
church.
The plan of the church was changed so that the congregation
faced the beautiful stained glass window in the west. accompanied the singing.
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Chapter V
1946 - 1974
From the year 1946 to the present time, the history of our church can best be covered by each organization within its framework giving in detail, their activities which make up its par-tin the life of the congregation.
Sunday School Until 1960 the children and youth of our church gathered for Sunday School in the sanctuary and the basement which was divided into smaller rooms.
Their ages ranged from pre-school to teenage.
Classes met weekly
from early September until Jurie. Each class had its booklet 'in which attendance was reGorded~
There
was a finan6ial se~ret~ry who was responsible for the monies collected and spent.
Su~plies for the'childron were ordered qua~terly from the
United Church Publishing House in Toronto. Hi~hlights of the Christmas season have been White Gift Services, CandlelightServices$
decorating the trees in the church, and concerts
and parties with Santa as guest. For several years there was an ;annual picnic in June which was quite an event.
It was fr~queritly held at Cedar Glen Park onCrowe
Lake.
During the ninty-six years since the Sunday School started, hundreds of men and women have had the opportunity to share the Christian faith with children and youth. appreciated.
The giving of their time and talents is
Some of the superintendents who have served in St. Andrew's
Sunday School are Rev. W.H. Peake, Mr. Frank Pearce, Mr. Howard Sabine, Mr. Jesse Williams, Mr. G.B. Airhart, Mr. Earl Prentice, Mr. James Sproule, Mr. George Aunger, Mr. Eldon Killian, Mr. Francis Rothermel, Mr. Ron Treverton, Mr. Robert Sanderson$ and Mrs. Nancy Peters. The addition of the bright and roomy Education Wing in 1960 made possible a greater variety of activities for people of all ages. 10
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Marrett.was chairman of the building committee when this addition was made to St. Andrew's.
The final payment on it was made in 1972.
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~4' Mission Band During the war years young children gathered after school in the church basement or in leader's homes to learn of God's work in the world. They sang, played games, listened to stories, and made handicrafts. Some of their leaders were Miss Ada Sweet, Miss Margaret Brown, Mrs. Alma Grant and Mrs. Bernice Sanderson.
Mission Band was affiliated with the
Women's Missionary Society.
Explorers The Explorer purpose, "Be doers of the word
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is very typical of nine to eleven year old girls.
To lead an Explorer
group is an exciting, challenging and rewarding part pf one's work in the church. A mid-week Explorer program planned to coincide with their Sunday School lesson can be a ve~y worthwhile experience for the girls and also the leaders.
Girls, of this age are eager beavers and ve r-ywi.Ll.Lnqto
"act," rather than "r-e-act ", thus making them into strong C.G.LT.
girls.
They become the leaders of our church in the years to follow. There is a saying that goes like this & be what the youth of today make it. 11 shating group of people.
"The world of tomorrow will
The youth of today are a caring,
Let us who say we are the church try to
strengthen their faith in humanity.
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The Canadian ~lrls in Training formed on November 13, 1959 under the leadership of Miss Ruth Bateman, Mrs. June Vilneff and Mrs. Madden, the minister's wife at that time.
Miss Mary Meiklejohn was assistant leader
for several years. The first officers wereg President:
Jane Glover
Vice President:
Bonnie Johnston
Secretary:
Linda Meiklejohn
Treasurer:
DianeLummiss
Editor:
Lucy olsen
The girls rangod in age from twelve to twenty.
They met once a
week at the church for one and a half hours for Bible Study, handicrafts, community and mission work, fellowship and fun.
They were successful in
achieving four Chevron Certificates, the highest standing to be obtained for C.G.I.T. work. The World Friendship Rally for this area was held at St. Andrew's on November 12, 1960 with one hundred and thirty-five girls and leaders present.
Several girls also attended Camp Quin-Mo-Lac on Lake Moira.
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Young Peoples' Union and Hi-C Over the years St. Andrew's has ilways been blessed with young people who took a keen interest in making the work of the church meaningful.
In the early years, the youth came together once a week fiist as
the "Epworth Leaque " (to whom one of the front windows of the chu'rch is dedicated) and then as "Young Peoples", providing both Christian fellowship and a friendly social atmosphere.
These members of the Young
Peoples' Union gained much from their close association with their church, their leaders9 and with one another. During the early sixties, to keep pace with the changing times, the United Church groups were re-organized and renamed.
From this the Hi-C
group emerged, young people who were of high school age. At times, our Hi-C groups included friends from the Sacred Heart Rori~n Catholic and Anglican congregations.
They worked together in
Christian Study, community mission, fund-raising activities, and also enjoyed many social events, both within their own group and with other groups of United Church youth.
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Choirs The strong Methodist Tradition of hearty singing has been prevalent in St. Andrew's.
The dedication of our choir members and directors has
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The Senior Choir Men and women of St. Andrew's have faithfully led the singing during services and on other special occasions.
When worship was held in the
town hall, after: the fire in 1944, the senior choir sang on the platform there.
The town hall has also been the scene of community services on
remembrance day when members of all churches participated. Our senior choir joined with the choir of
st.
Paul's Anglican Church
to produce an Easter cantata which was well received.
They have also
be~n'invited to provide music for special services in Springbrook, Cord00a and Madoc.
Junior and senior choirs have combined well for
special Anniversary and Christmas music. When MarrTlOrahad its high school located here , three concerts were held in tMe theatre to raise funds for band instruments for the Students. Our senior choir and other groups in the village made up a musical performance and raised over twelve hundred dollars for this project. The men of the congregation have gathered together and sang heartily on Father's Day.
For several years the Mother9s
choir of the Glee Club.
Day music was led by a
Each member had to be over seventy or wear
glasses! In 1972 the senior choir held a rummage sale which helped to ~ur, .'
chase a piano for the sanctuary â&#x20AC;˘. The f'o.l l.owi nq year the Happy Group of the U.C~W. work~d with the choir to help them obtain new green and gold gowns. Some of the choir leaders have been Mr. Nayler, Mr. Clarke, Mr. William Lenton, Mr. William Sanderson, Mr. Gazley, Mr. Al Drew, Mr.
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Woodhou~e and rnr. John Grant. Many organists througtr:t the years have willirigly give~ their talen,ts,. They are rnrs. Alma Rund Le , Mrs, Alic.:eClarke, Mrs. Lit t , Mrs. Verna Fraser~ Mrs. Lou Green, Mrs. Norma IYlcLeod,Mrs. Barb~ra Sanderson~ Mrs. Jennie Killian, Mr. Ronnie Moffatt and Mrs. Diane Cole. We have bee~ fortunate to have the leadership of a capable choir throughout the years.
The Junior Choir The Junior Choir has been in existence for approximately twenty years
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Mrs. John Glover, uri t h Mrs. Evelyn lYlurphyand Mrs.Earl Prentice
assist~ng, and .Mrs. Verna Fraser as organist, provided le~dership during the first years.
Mrs, Barbara Sanderson u.ith the help of rnrs.Evelyn
Murphy, rnrs. Olive HOIA:',n,rnrs, Norma IYlcLeodprnl's.Jennie Killian, Mrs. Sandra Mitchell and Mrs. Dianne C~le, has led the Junior Choir for the past fifteen years. The choir has partici~8t8d in several f9stivals bringing many honours to our church.
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hymn sing and dessert party, to close
the choir activities for the season~ proved to be a highlight of the year.
Through money they have made during their hymn sing and bazaar
candy booth, the childr~n have assisted in the building and organ funds and paid for their own choir gD~ns. There have been two double trios active in the leadership bf praise during the years.
Mrs. John Gluger had charge of one in the 60路s con-
sisting of Jane Glover; Linda ~1eiklejohn, Bev Embleton, Bonru e .Johns ton , Joyce Campio~ and Mary McGuinness.
Mrs, Barbara Sanderson is in charge
of the present double trio which is made up ef Chiis Kerr~ Cheryl Smith~ Patsy Vilneff, Judy Killian, Brenda Sanders6n and LisaMaynes. Three dozen new hymn books have been purchased by the junior choir for use in church services.
The choir members enjoy a yearly trip to the
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Deloro Nursing Home to sing carols for the elderly patients.
Each year
a musical Christmas program has been presented at the U.C.W. meeting. Music has been a joyous experience for children of the junior choir.
A.O,T.S. Men's Club The A,O.T.S. was organized in received its charter on October 31$ 1960.
It was an organization of de-
dicated laymen in the United Church~ taking its name from the words, "As One That Serves. It The aim of the club was to promote Christian fellowship, to deepen the spirit~~l life of men, and to develop a program of Christian service. In due course it reached a membership of 31 men who were active in the work of the church and the community.
By 1964 the club was discon-
tinued.
Women's Missionary Society Under the leadership of Mrs. Fletcher$ the wife of one of our ministers~ a W.M.S. was started in 1939.
The highlight of the first meeting
was a pageant in the form of a round the world broadcast, with eight members dressed in native costumes perticipating, There were eighteen 6harter members and the number grew throughout the years.
Mrs. Fletbher was elected president and held the position
until 1943. A路book on a different country 'was studied each year and a missionary was chosen for special prayers. ance papers were read.
Slides were shown on occasion and temper-
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magazine and provided World Friends for the Mission Band.
Canadian Girls
in Training was also affiliated with the W.M.S. To meet the allocation, there were monthly envelope givings, an annual tea and bakesale, and special offerings for Thanksgiving and Easter, and a Birthday Fund. Delegates represented the group at the Presbyterial Rallies and attended the School for leaders in Whitby. been:
Some of the Presidents have
Mrs. Fletcher, Miss M. Brown, Mrs. H.R. Haacke, Mrs. H.A. Burwash,
Mrs. H.C. Barlowp Mrs. E.C. Prentice, Mrs. Tom Bateman, Mrs. W. Tupper, rtlrs.K.J. Crawford, Mrs. Grace Aukland and ~1rs. L. McGuinness. The Twentieth Anniversary was celebrated on November 17, 1959.
Two
of the charter members blew out the twenty candles and cut the cake.
This
ended the W.rtl,S.and W.A, when the two groups amalgamated into one, known as the United .Church Women.
The Women's Association The members of the W.A. were divided into four groups known as circles.
Each circle had a member on the flower committee, kit~hen
committee, and parsonage committee.
A general executive administered the
business of the association. Tho meetings were held monthly in homes and in the church parlour. Devotions, speakers, business and a social hour made up the program. Ladies of this group looked after the communion table.
Te~s, pot-
luck suppers, and lawn socials were held and banquets catered to.
Many
will remember the annual anniversary turkey dinner in the fall. The following ladies served as president of the W.A. during the 50's: Mrs. Vi Cousins, rtlrs.rtlabelNayler, Mrs. Kathleen Airhart, Mrs. Evelyn Murphy, and rtlrs.Helen Meiklejohn.
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United Church Women On January 1 ~ 1962, being.
the United Church VJomen's organization came into
When the Board of World Mission and the new Board of Home Mission
were set up~ incorporating work formerly under the Women's Missionary Society, the largest women's organization in Canada was formed. As in former years of W.A. and W.M.S., the women have played a large' part in the life of St. Andrew's.
The first U.C.W. school was held at the
Ontario Ladies College at Whitby, Ontario in August, 1962. tatives were Dorothy Glover and Theresa Davidson.
Our represen-
Our U.C.W. presidents
have been: 1962
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Mrs. Dorothy Glover
1964 - 65
Mrs. Joan Stetson
1966 - 67
Mrs. E leanor Wells
1968 -' 69
Mrs. Helen Bell
1970 - 71
f'1rs.June Vilneff
1972 - 73
Mrs. Ella Potts
1974 - 75
fi1rs â&#x20AC;˘ rnarie Cook
Today our U.C.W. consists of the Marmora unit~ the Deloro unit~ and the senior group known as the "Happy Cr oup"', The genermll meeting is held ,on the second Tuesday of each month in the church hall or in homes on occasion.
We have a program scedule with
seasonal topics~ devotions, study groups, films~ discussions, and guost speakers on occasion.
The fellowship continues with a social half hour~'
at the end of the meeting. While the Deloro group meets in homes every third Tuesday, the Happy Group meets monthly in afternoons.
All funds raised are turned
into the Marmora General U.C.W. treasury to be allotted to special needs.
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We have sponsored a foster child since 1962.
Now we have all
women of the congregation for the total mission of the church, and to provide a medium thrciugh which they may express their loyalty and devotion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service.
Church Administration In 1970 there were two groups governing the operation of the congregation, the Elders and the Stewards.
There were half a dozen people act-
ing on each group and some of the elders also acted as stewards, so that eight or ten people had the total responsibility for the congregation. These two groups had met jointly at least once before Rev. D. miller left in 1970 and was scheduled to meet jointly again in the fall, shortly after Rev. J. Peters arrived.
It was then suggested that the two bodies
be merged in a Congregational Council, so that those who were in both groups could attend one meeting rather thantwo. Subsequent to obtaining Presbytery approval for this new form of congregational government, the Council was form~d and the various func-. tions of the Elders and Stewards were divided into six committeesg Administration, Christian Education, Finance, Membership, Property, and Worship.
Several people who were already Elders or Stewards were appointed
as convenors of these new committees. Then, to provide more thorough service to the families of the congregation, and at the same time to assure proportionate representation in this new decision-making body, the families were divided into dsitricts with approximately fifteen families in each.
Congregational Councillors
were then appointed to represent these districts at meetings and to help the minister to keep in touch with the needs of the families.
In each
district there were two councillors, bringing the total membership of the council to about fifty â&#x20AC;˘. This means that at least twice as many people now have a voice in setting policy for the congregation.
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After some experience? it was found that the executive of the Council could handle the work of the Administration Committee? so this one dissolved.
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At the same time we realized that a Mission and Service
to~mittee was needed and thus was established.
By 1971 the new Congre-
gational Council was in operation and has been functioning well.
The people of St. Andrew's United Church? Marmora? have a fine Christian tradition.
Under the gUidance of God? we will continue to grow
spirituallY9 and develop joyfully in character and be His workers during our second centuryl'
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Shanty Supper Everyone enjoyed a fun-filled evening with coal-oil lanterns1 candlesp ~ay
old-time food, and our own Shanty Band and square dancers.
School Celebration Ninty-seven children presented a brief history of st. Andrew'sp
sang "Happy Birthday to St. Andrew
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p and devoured one hundr-ed
candle~
decorated cupcakes which their mothers had made for the occasion. Centennial Banguet and Ball Two hundred people celebrated our Centennial by dining and dancing at the Relm Club, with music by John Murphy's Band. Money-raising Items Six hundred people were fed by a Chicken Bar-B-Q in July.
Church
platesp hasti-notesp and Christmas cards were prepared for sale during 1974. Church History Booklet Many people contributed memories from their experience to help make up our history. Model of St. Andrew's Church This was created for our Centennialp and given by Mrs. Bert Gray's father. Mr. George Mallia, of Gananoque. U.C.VJ. Rally He.£§. Ladies of the Centre Hastings Region enjoyed a day at St. Androw's with a Centennial flair. Come HomeWeeken1 Several people enjoyed an evening of games and visitin~.
Anniversary
Sunday was celebrated by an overflow attendance at worship, followed by cake cutting in the Christian Education Hall.
Lunch was served after the
service. and historic momentos were on display. Centennial Bazaar and Tea This annual event had an old-fashioned theme in its decorations, food, and craft items.
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VILLAGE OF MARMORA 1. site of first church
6. Former Methodist church
in Marmora 2<
(now St. Andrew's United)
old bridge over Crow Hiver
7, Town Hall
3, former Presbyterian Church
8. Masonic Hall
(now Free Methodist)
9. present manse
4. & 5. previous manses
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Ministers
Lay Leaders and Minis~er~
of the Marmora Pastoral Charge
Prior to the Building of the Church
1843
Michael Fawcett
1844
John LVilliams
1845 - 1848
Stephen Miles
1849 - 1860
Minist~rs supplied from the Rawdon Circuit
1860 - 1861
Mr. Spar-r-ow
18'61- 1862
J. D. Smith
1862 - 1864
Phillip Rose
1864 ..•1867
J. A. Dowler fIl. E. Hourard
1867 - 1870
A. Doxsee
1870 - 1873
J. C. Osborne
Marmora Methodist Church
H. Cooke
1873 - 1876
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1876
rnr. H099?
1870
VJ.
H.
Peake
1870 - 1882
S. S. rnc Cauley
1882 - 1/385
on A. L'Jils
1885 - 1887
J. ~\I• Andrews
1887 - 1890
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1890 - 1893
D. Ba Ifour
Years Uncertai.n
Mr. Houck
1901 - 1904
R. Mc Cullough
1904 - 1907
A. L. Brown
1907 - 1909
M. B. Seccombe
1909 - 1912
J. E. Moore
1912 - 1916
LJ • H.
1916 - 1922
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1922 - 1925
D. R. Clare
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Beer
Clarke
p. lVoodger
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St. Andrew's United Church 1925 - 1926
T. J. Horwood
1926 - 1930
J.
1930
1932
T. Ho Howard
1939
C. LV. Hollingsworth
1932
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L.
8eckley
1939 - 1944
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P. Fletcher
1944 - 1948
E.
M. Caddigan
1948 - 1952
G. D. Young
1952
- 1956
K. J, Crawford
Interim rninister
Jo Glover
1956 - 1958
F. Eo Madden
Interim Minister
J. Glover
1958 - 1966
J.
1966 - 1970
Do R. Miller
1970
J. E.
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Mc Leod Peters
Acknowledgements
Sketches of Church and Manse:
Early History:
Mrs. Helen meiklejohn
Miss Grace Warren. Mr. Arthur Sweet Mr. James Thompson
Sunday Schooll
Explorers:
Mr. James Sproule
Mrs. Joan Stetson
Canadian Girls in Training:
Mrs. June Vilneff
Young Peoples' Union and Hi-C:
Mrs. Marie Cook
Senior Choir:
Mrs. Myra Crossen
Junior Choir:
Mrs. Barbara Sanderson
A. D. T. S. Men's Club:
Mr. Robert Sanderson
Women's Missionary Society:
Mrs. Isobel Sproule
Women's Association:
Former W. A. Members
United Church Women:
Mrs. Theresa Davidson
Church Administration:
Compilation:
Rev. John Peters
Mrs. Helen Meiklejohn Mrs. Nancy Peters
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