50th Anniversary of Vegreville United Church’s Present Building

50th Anniversary of Vegreville United Church’s Present Building

Rosanne Fortier News Correspondent

Vegreville United Church celebrated their 50th Anniversary on November 17 of the official opening of the present church building.

This event opened with a church service where long term supporters and present members attended and gave speeches from their memories of the past.

Joyce Stewart’s speech gathered many historical facts and happenings from the years of their congregation assembling in this church building. Joyce explained that the previous church was situated where the TELUS building is located. It was a typical 1940-1960’s United Church building-white with a tall steeple and wide impressive steps leading up and up to the narthex.

Joyce said, David and she were married in the old church, nearly 63 years ago.

There were six United Church Women (UCW) groups who met regularly then, as well as, a men’s group. There was also a very active children’s choir. Like other churches of the day, their United Church was very busy.

Joyce continued to describe all the ministers and committee members involved in the building of the church and the past and present ministers of the church.

This 50th Anniversary celebration also included a lunch, anniversary cake, refreshments, and plenty of fellowship.