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St. Andrew’s, Aurora, Ont.

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St. Andrew’s held a “two – cake reception” to celebrate a double anniversary in November: both the 140th anniversary of the church and the one – year anniversary of the church’s minister, Rev. Dennis Wright. Pictured from left are Andy Bikker, Vera Wilson, Don Wilson, Bea Bikker, Pastor Dennis, Marg Eveleigh, Ann Timpson, Bill Summers and Marion Monkman. With the exception of Pastor Dennis, they have all been members of St. Andrew’s for at least 50 years!

St. Andrew’s, Kitchener, Ont.

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St. Andrew’s hosted the second in a series of heritage concerts sponsored by the National Presbyterian Museum. Angus Sinclair (left), the organist at Bishop Cronyn Memorial Anglican Church in London, Ont., chose music suitable to the year 1904; he also used the 1904 edition of the Book of Praise. He and soprano section leader Karianne Pasma (right) are seen here with St. Andrew’s minister Rev. Mark Lewis. All proceeds of the concert series support the National Presbyterian Museum.

The Experimental Fund

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The Experimental Fund celebrated its 30th anniversary at a board of directors meeting in November, 2011. Rev. Dr. Fred Rennie—cake cutter extraordinaire—has served as the fund’s secretary for 17 years. As its name suggests, the fund offers grants to innovative and experimental ministries. Over the years it has helped 121 projects in the Presbyterian Church in Canada.

People & Places – February 2012

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St. Andrew’s, Aurora, Ont.

St. Andrew’s, Kitchener, Ont.

The Experimental Fund

St. Matthew’s, Ingleside, Ont.

St. Paul’s, Port Hope, Ont.

St. James, Thamesville, Ont.

Guildwood, Scarborough, Ont.

St. Andrew’s, Whitby, Ont.

St. Luke’s, Oshawa, Ont.

St. Luke’s and St. James, Oshawa, Ont.

Knox-Calvin, Harriston, Ont.

Knollwood Park, London, Ont.

St. Paul’s, Port Hope, Ont.

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St. Paul’s celebrated the 100th anniversary of the church’s Casavant organ in November with a musical recital that drew over 250 spectators. The present organist was joined by four former organists in performing vocal and instrumental pieces, including one concerto that was accompanied by a string quartet, horns and a harpsichord. The event also marked the qualification of the organ as a heritage instrument with a class A citation from the Royal Canadian College of Organists, making it one of only 15 such instruments in Canada.

St. Matthew’s, Ingleside, Ont.

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St. Matthew’s has joined just a handful of Presbyterian churches in Canada in implementing a green energy program by installing solar panels on the church roof. The panels don’t just power the church; they also put enough energy back into the Ontario grid to power two regular homes. The congregation was surprised and grateful when project partners Saturn Power and Canadian Solar Solutions, moved by St. Matthew’s commitment to their community, presented them with a cheque for $5000 to continue their work. This sustainability – conscious church will surely put the gift to good use!

St. James, Thamesville, Ont.

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Muriel Manley is a big part of church life at St. James—so big, in fact, that the Thamesville Herald printed this picture to mark her 45th year playing the St. James organ. The church celebrated, too, with a luncheon held in Muriel’s honour in December, 2011.

Guildwood, Scarborough, Ont.

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In October many of the ladies at Guildwood participated in a program called Pathways of Prayer, spending a day in reflection and discovery with speaker Laura Alary. The women had the opportunity to walk a labyrinth, an experience that touched participant Carole M. Lidgold. She shared her thoughts with the Record:

St. Andrew’s, Whitby, Ont.

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Rev. W. J. S. McClure, minister emeritus of St. Andrew’s, conducted worship on Oct. 30, 2011, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of his ordination. Rev. McClure served as minister of St. Andrew’s for thirty – two years. He and his wife, Ann, pictured here, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Jan. 8, 2012, with members of the congregation.

St. Luke’s, Oshawa, Ont.

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Every year during Advent St. Luke’s decorates a Christmas tree with hats, mittens and scarves to be shared with those who need them. Once the clothing has been donated the tree always looks a little bare, so St. Luke’s came up with a solution this year: to decorate the emptied tree with banners listing the many ways that the people of St. Luke’s give to the church and to others. Seen here are Charlotte Ocon in green and Lauren Hart in silver, both sharing a little of the Christmas spirit.

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St. Luke’s and St. James, Oshawa, Ont.

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St. Luke’s and St. James came together to worship—and to mark their coming together in a bigger way; the two churches have united to form a two – point charge. Here, interim moderators Dr. Ian Clark and Dr. Lynda Reid pose with session members from both congregations behind a display that includes a photograph of the original St. Luke’s building.

Knox-Calvin, Harriston, Ont.

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A group of women at Knox – Calvin chose an unusual way to celebrate the 150th anniversary of their church: to knit and crochet prayer shawls. The prayer shawl ministry, a non – denominational venture that began in Hartford, Connecticut, has been providing comfort to people in need since 1998. The Knox – Calvin group meets regularly to put stitches and prayers into their creations, each of which will become a tangible gift of love to someone in need of solace.

Knollwood Park, London, Ont.

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Knollwood Park has been busy! The shoeboxes seen here were packed by the church, a local grade three class and members of the 45th Cub and Scouts group. They packed sixty – four boxes for Samaritan’s Purse! The congregation has also raised more than $7,000 over the last several months to help PWS&D provide clean water in Lirangwe, Malawi.

People & Places – January 2012

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First, Stellarton, N.S.

Connie Wardle

St. Andrews, Campbellford, Ont.

Clairlea Park, Scarborough, Ont.

St. Andrew’s, Stratford, Ont.

Langley, B.C.

Fallingbrook, Scarborough, Ont.

St. James, Forest, Ont.

Knox, Bobcaygeon, Ont.

St. George, N.B.

St. Andrews, Campbellford, Ont. – 2

Graceview, Etobicoke, Ont.

First, Stellarton, N.S.

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The 86th anniversary of First Presbyterian Church in Stellarton was celebrated by all ages. Guest preacher Rev. Sandy Sutherland (centre), who delivered the anniversary sermon, cuts the cake here with support from his wife Marly and son David. Stellarton’s own Rev. Charles McPherson (left) looks on. Happy anniversary, Stellarton!

Connie Wardle

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The Record’s staff writer, Connie Purvis, married Ewan Wardle in August, 2011. Presiding at the wedding was Rev. Tim Purvis, father of the bride and minister at Westview, Toronto.

Group shot from left: Robert and Shirley Purvis, Ewan and Connie Wardle, Lori, Jay and Tim Purvis.

St. Andrews, Campbellford, Ont.

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St. Andrew’s marked 175 years this summer in true Presbyterian style. Cutting the cake are senior elders Francis Long and John Jackson, who are now retired.

Clairlea Park, Scarborough, Ont.

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Clairlea Park celebrated 60 years in November, giving thanks for God’s abiding faithfulness. The special service was filled with members, former members, and friends, all of whom gathered for food and fellowship following the service.
From left: Elders Alena Job, Sohan Singh, Audrey Burrell-Graham, Joyce Donaldson, Joan Brown, Rev. Linda Larmour, elder Barbara Fris and clerk of session Jim McPerson

St. Andrew’s, Stratford, Ont.

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St. Andrew’s celebrated the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible in October. Here, Ben Congram carefully presents a copy of the celebrated translation to Rev. Dr. Hugh Jones. The care is warranted—this copy is from the year 1630!

Langley, B.C.

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Langley’s Dorothy Ludwig (centre) poses with the gold medal she won for Canada in the 2011 Pan-Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Dorothy earned first place in the women’s 10-metre air pistol event, securing herself a position on the Canadian Olympic team at the upcoming summer 2012 Olympic games in London. She is shown here with pastor Terry Hibbert (right) as well as her husband Cam and son Erden. Congratulations, Dorothy!