100 YEARS

IN THE LIFE OF

ST. ANDREW'S UNITED CHURCH

1874 - 1974

MARMORA, ONTARIO.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 1843 - 1873Use of the Town HallFirst MinisterFirst ManseFirst Board of Trustees

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Chapter 11 1874 - 1900Early Members of Marmora Methodist ChurchBuilding of the ChurchOpening CelebrationsThe Circuit and its Early MinistersFirst Sunday SchoolFormation of Circuit and Mission

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Chapter III 1901 - 1924New WingsNew Mansest. Andrew's Presbyterian Church History

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Chapter IV 1925 - 1945Church UnionFire!

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Chapter V 1946 - 1974Sunday SchoolMission BandExplorersCanadian Girls in TrainingYoung Peoples' Union and Hi-CSenior ChoirJunior ChoirA. O. T. S. Men's ClubWomen's Missionary Society

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Women's AuxiliaryUnited Church WomenChurch Administration

Centennial Activities 1974 page 21

Map of the Village of Marmora page 23

List of Ministers who have Served on theMarmora Pastoral Charge

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Acknowledgements page 26

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Chapt.ar I 18.43-,1873'

Use of the Town H~llDveI'-a-century-a-go~__Christ.ia-ns-.oL_allJienominations contributed

volunteer labour to, and worshipped in,' a+commun.Lt y -Chur ch , which wasoriginated by Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Parish.

By 1843 there were resident preachers in the Marmora area, representingthe Wesleyan and Episcopal Methodist Churches, and the Presbyterian Church.The Township Council allowed the congregations of the Marmora MethodistChurch and st. Paul's Anglican Church, to worship in the Old Town Hall untiltheir churches were built. The first service in the Town Hall was conductedby Rev. Brown in 1848.

First ~1inisterIn 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. Thisfirst subscription list contained 129 names pledging $531.50.

First ~lanseRev. 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 MarmoraRailway Company for the sum of fifty dollars. This property was to be usedfor the-future residence of ministers. In 1871 the Trustees of the WesleyanMethodist Church bought the lot from them for the same sum of money. Amanse was bui It on this locati on in 1872 and a high board fence enc.losed it.

First Board of TrusteesThe first members of this board were Peter Pearce of the Township of

Belmont, Henry Jones, Thomas Broadworth, Richard Broadworthl John Br-own,Richard Gawley and Philip Bant on ,

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Chapter 11 1874 - 1900

Early Members of Marmora Methodist ChurchForty-one members. were on the roll at this time. There were also ten

branches in the surrounding district with a membership of one hundred andeighteen. 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 officialboard which met quarterly were responsible for the Church.

Building of the ChurchIn 1874 the Trustees purchased the balance of Lot 7 on the corner of

Bursthall and Matthew streets, from the aforementioned railway company forthe sum of fifty dollars. The late Mr. T. P. Pearce, a member of theBuilding Committee, willed the lot east of the Church at his death.

The Marmora Methodist Church was built in the summer of 1874. Stonefor the foundation was dr~wn by horses from the western side of Crowe Riverand was dumped on the road in front of the Church site. Mr. William Knoxwith his yoke of oxen attached to a stone boat, drew the stone from theroadway to the foundation site.

Brick for the Church was bought from Mr. John Fidlar and Mr. JamesKyle. The corner stone in the front of the Church was purchased for sixdollars from Mr. S. W. Moore of Belleville. A silver trowel, suitablyinscribed, 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 ashort one. At times of qua~terly meetings, missionary meetings, and funerals

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all pews were free.The new Church had a cottage organ and Mrs. Benjamin Beddome, a

talented musician, was the first organist. She had just arrived fromEngland, and taught music in the village.

A sexton was hired for twenty five dollars a year. He was to tend thefires 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 CanadaPermanent Loan and Savings Company, for the remaining funds 'for the buildingfor a term ·of eight years. S6me of the trustees pledged money of their ownto ~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. GraceAukland's mother, was one of the choir members.

The Circuit and Its Early MinistersOwing to the large extent of the circuit, with its ten appointments

outside the village, one minister was unable to do the work. An assistantminister was cip~ointed. As well as the two ministers, there wer~ from-oneto four local preachers and several exhorters, now known as counsellors.

In Rev. Cocke !s time, 1873' - 76, the minister's salary was threehundred dollars a~ear. In addition to this, he was allowed three hundredand fifteen dollars for living expenses, seventy-five dollars for ,horse-keep, fifteen dollars for travelling expenses and incidentals, and thirtydollars for fuel.

The second minister, a single man, received a salc:ry of two hundreddollars, seventy-five dollars For board, and sixty dollars for horse-~eep.Two ministers were kept until 1882. In this year a Church was built atSpringbrook with a circuit preacher from Marmora conducting services.

These early Methodists tried to raise half of the finances within thecircuit and the balance was supplied by mission funds. The rural appoint~ments paid the· greater part of their givings in home grown produc.e. .Theproduce was reckoned according to its current value.

In 1877 during Rev i Peake's ministry, the local Presbyterian congre-gation asked for the use of the Church for their fortnightly Sunday afternoon

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services. This was granted on the condition that they keep the Churchcomfortably clean •

.In 1879 Rev. liJ. H. Peake organized a Harvest Home Festival. At thisfestival, dinner was served promptly at noon. Evergreen boughs were broughtfrom the nearby woods. We must remember that the parsonage was surroundedby pasture land. The 'only nearby residence was the Clairmont home on thesite of the present Stirling Motors Garage. Large booths were constructedof boughs and evergreens. Tables and benches were built. This was sucha success that it was held annually. At one time, one hundred and fiftydollars werorroalized.

First Sunday SchoolThe Sunday School session was instituted by its first superintendent,

Rev. Peake. It has been carried on sinco thot time. In the early days itwas held in the afternoon with Primary to Adult Classes. Many wholefamilies attended.

For many years, the minister's wife had the adult girls' class.Mrs. Clarke end mrs. Woodger are fondly recalled. A small religiouslibrary was available for students.

Every, year El Christmas concert was held. On occasions Mrs. FrankPearce trained the whole Sunday School in a Cantata with each class havinga part.

Tberewas an annual Sunday School Picnic. Sometimes the teacherentertained his or her own class.

Forrnat Lon of Circuit and MissionLn May of 1886 a request was made to the District Meeting, held at

Madoc, to separate the Marmora Circuit into a Circuit and a Mission; TheMarmora-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 someof the money for payments on the early mortgages which were paid up in1881 and 1887.

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Chapter III 1901 - 1924

In 1903 the wings were added to the church after over a thousanddollars had been subscribed. Rev R. McCullough was the minister whenall the stained glass windows were put in place and dedicated.

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New ManseDuring Rev. D.R. Clare's ministry in 1922 to 1925 the B08rd pur-

chased the present manse at 27 Madoc Streetg which is built on a doublelot.

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian· Chur-ch Histor'yPrior 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 LittleChurch on the Hi 11", was bui It. Rev" Inkster remained as minister of thechurch until 1902 and was succeeded by the Rev. Robertson who leftduring 1903. Others who gaveleader~hi~with this congregation were Mr.McGuinness , P.L. Tedf'ocd , and E.V. Forbes.

It was during this time, 1901 or 1~02, that Mr. George MacQueen, anaccountant 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",,

Approximately'twenty f~milies comprised ~he adherents of St.Andrew's Presbyterian Church. So~e of th~ faithful families were theLinns, Sweets, Eonnor-s, Froats and lYlacKechnil?s.

From 1903 on theological students from Queen 's University travelledto Marmora and conducted the Sabbath services as,~ell as taking an activepart in the Sunday School. They were bfLl.e t.edjrt the homes of members ofthe congregation and reimbursed the su~/of twenty dollars for their ser-vices. From this amount they had to pa~ th~ir travelling expenses. Manyof these theological students att~ine~ ~rominence 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 anddwindling congregation, Mr. George MacQueeh conducted the services.

On theclosirig of the church, Lri1923, the remaining members of thecongregation attended· the Marmbra Methodist Church. In 1925 "The Litt LeChurch on the Hi ll,"was sold to the members of the Free Methodist Church.

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Chapter IV 1925 - 1945

Church UnionIri 19~5 the congregations of the methodist~ Presbyterian a~d Con-

g~egational Churches of Canada became the United Church of Canada, aftermany years of study and preparation.

Beginning in 1926~ the Official Board invited a minister of itschoice to serve the congregation. Rev. J.C. Beckley was the first to becalled ih this way.

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FirelIn the early morning of a Sunday in JanuarYt 1944, the congregation

.was awakened and shocked to discover that fire had bracken out in thechurch. Despite the energetic work of f~re-fighters, the interior wasgutted and the recently pu~~ha8ed organ, dedicated by ladies of thecongregation, was destroyed.

Previous to this disaster, the Board of stewards and the congrega-tion had chose~ Rev. E.M. Cadigan as their minister. When he heard ofthe 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 alteredchurch. The plan of the church was changed so that the congregationfaced the beautiful stained glass window in the west. A new organaccompanied the singing.

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Chapter V 1946 - 1974From the year 1946 to the present time, the history of our church

can best be covered by each organization within its framework giving indetail, their activities which make up its par-tin the life of thecongregation.

Sunday SchoolUntil 1960 the children and youth of our church gathered for Sunday

School in the sanctuary and the basement which was divided into smallerrooms. Their ages ranged from pre-school to teenage. Classes met weeklyfrom early September until Jurie.

Each class had its booklet 'in which attendance was reGorded~ Therewas a finan6ial se~ret~ry who was responsible for the monies collectedand spent. Su~plies for the'childron were ordered qua~terly from theUnited Church Publishing House in Toronto.

Hi~hlights of the Christmas season have been White Gift Services,CandlelightServices$ decorating the trees in the church, and concertsand parties with Santa as guest.

For several years there was an ;annual picnic in June which was quitean event. It was fr~queritly held at Cedar Glen Park onCrowe Lake.

During the ninty-six years since the Sunday School started, hundredsof men and women have had the opportunity to share the Christian faithwith children and youth. The giving of their time and talents isappreciated. Some of the superintendents who have served in St. Andrew'sSunday 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. RonTreverton, Mr. Robert Sanderson$ and Mrs. Nancy Peters.

The addition of the bright and roomy Education Wing in 1960 madepossible a greater variety of activities for people of all ages. Mr. Don

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Marrett.was chairman of the building committee when this addition wasmade to St. Andrew's. The final payment on it was made in 1972.

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Mission BandDuring 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. AlmaGrant and Mrs. Bernice Sanderson. Mission Band was affiliated with theWomen's Missionary Society.

ExplorersThe Explorer purpose, "Be doers of the word $I and not hearers only",

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is very typical of nine to eleven year old girls. To lead an Explorergroup is an exciting, challenging and rewarding part pf one's work in thechurch.

A mid-week Explorer program planned to coincide with their SundaySchool lesson can be a ve~y worthwhile experience for the girls and alsothe leaders. Girls, of this age are eager beavers and ver-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 & "The world of tomorrow willbe what the youth of today make it. 11 The youth of today are a caring,shating group of people. Let us who say we are the church try tostrengthen their faith in humanity.

(~~~J)Canadian Girls in Training ~-.,"

The Canadian ~lrls in Training formed on November 13, 1959 under theleadership of Miss Ruth Bateman, Mrs. June Vilneff and Mrs. Madden, theminister's wife at that time. Miss Mary Meiklejohn was assistant leaderfor several years.

The first officers weregPresident: Jane GloverVice President: Bonnie JohnstonSecretary: Linda MeiklejohnTreasurer: DianeLummissEditor: Lucy olsen

The girls rangod in age from twelve to twenty. They met once aweek at the church for one and a half hours for Bible Study, handicrafts,community and mission work, fellowship and fun. They were successful inachieving four Chevron Certificates, the highest standing to be obtainedfor C.G.I.T. work.

The World Friendship Rally for this area was held at St. Andrew's onNovember 12, 1960 with one hundred and thirty-five girls and leaderspresent. Several girls also attended Camp Quin-Mo-Lac on Lake Moira.

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Young Peoples' Union and Hi-COver the years St. Andrew's has ilways been blessed with young

people who took a keen interest in making the work of the church meaning-ful. In the early years, the youth came together once a week fiist asthe "Epworth Leaque " (to whom one of the front windows of the chu'rch isdedicated) and then as "Young Peoples", providing both Christian fellow-ship and a friendly social atmosphere. These members of the YoungPeoples' Union gained much from their close association with theirchurch, their leaders9 and with one another.

During the early sixties, to keep pace with the changing times, theUnited Church groups were re-organized and renamed. From this the Hi-Cgroup emerged, young people who were of high school age.

At times, our Hi-C groups included friends from the Sacred HeartRori~n Catholic and Anglican congregations. They worked together inChristian Study, community mission, fund-raising activities, and alsoenjoyed many social events, both within their own group and with othergroups of United Church youth.

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ChoirsThe strong Methodist Tradition of hearty singing has been prevalent

in St. Andrew's. The dedication of our choir members and directors hasenriched the life of our congregation •

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Men and women of St. Andrew's have faithfully led the singing duringservices and on other special occasions. When worship was held in thetown hall, after: the fire in 1944, the senior choir sang on the platformthere. The town hall has also been the scene of community services onremembrance day when members of all churches participated.

Our senior choir joined with the choir of st. Paul's Anglican Churchto produce an Easter cantata which was well received. They have alsobe~n'invited to provide music for special services in Springbrook,Cord00a and Madoc. Junior and senior choirs have combined well forspecial Anniversary and Christmas music.

When MarrTlOrahad its high school located here, three concerts wereheld 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 perfor-mance and raised over twelve hundred dollars for this project.

The men of the congregation have gathered together and sang heartilyon Father's Day. For several years the Mother9s Day music was led by achoir of the Glee Club. Each member had to be over seventy or wearglasses!

In 1972 the senior choir held a rummage sale which helped to ~ur-.' ,

chase a piano for the sanctuary •. The f'o.ll.owi nq year the Happy Group ofthe U.C~W. work~d with the choir to help them obtain new green and goldgowns.

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 choirthroughout the years.

The Junior ChoirThe Junior Choir has been in existence for approximately twenty

years e. Mrs. John Glover, uri th Mrs. Evelyn lYlurphyand Mrs.Earl Prenticeassist~ng, and .Mrs. Verna Fraser as organist, provided le~dership duringthe first years. Mrs, Barbara Sanderson u.ith the help of rnrs.EvelynMurphy, rnrs. Olive HOIA:',n,rnrs, Norma IYlcLeodprnl's.Jennie Killian, Mrs.Sandra Mitchell and Mrs. Dianne C~le, has led the Junior Choir for thepast fifteen years.

The choir has partici~8t8d in several f9stivals bringing manyhonours to our church. Each year 3 hymn sing and dessert party, to closethe choir activities for the season~ proved to be a highlight of theyear. Through money they have made during their hymn sing and bazaarcandy booth, the childr~n have assisted in the building and organ fundsand paid for their own choir gD~ns.

There have been two double trios active in the leadership bf praiseduring the years. Mrs. John Gluger had charge of one in the 60·s con-sisting of Jane Glover; Linda ~1eiklejohn, Bev Embleton, Bonru e .Johns ton ,Joyce Campio~ and Mary McGuinness. Mrs, Barbara Sanderson is in chargeof 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 choirfor 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 yeara musical Christmas program has been presented at the U.C.W. meeting.Music has been a joyous experience for children of the junior choir.

The A,O.T.S. was organized inA.O,T.S. Men's Club

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 thespirit~~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 inthe work of the church and the community. By 1964 the club was discon-tinued.

Women's Missionary SocietyUnder the leadership of Mrs. Fletcher$ the wife of one of our minis-

ters~ a W.M.S. was started in 1939. The highlight of the first meetingwas a pageant in the form of a round the world broadcast, with eight mem-bers dressed in native costumes perticipating,

There were eighteen 6harter members and the number grew throughoutthe years. Mrs. Fletbher was elected president and held the positionuntil 1943.

A·book on a different country 'was studied each year and a missionarywas chosen for special prayers. Slides were shown on occasion and temper-ance papers were read. Members subscribed to the missionary monthly

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magazine and provided World Friends for the Mission Band. Canadian Girlsin Training was also affiliated with the W.M.S.

To meet the allocation, there were monthly envelope givings, an ann-ual tea and bakesale, and special offerings for Thanksgiving and Easter,and a Birthday Fund.

Delegates represented the group at the Presbyterial Rallies andattended the School for leaders in Whitby. Some of the Presidents havebeen: 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. Twoof the charter members blew out the twenty candles and cut the cake. Thisended the W.rtl,S.and W.A, when the two groups amalgamated into one,known as the United .Church Women.

The Women's AssociationThe members of the W.A. were divided into four groups known as

circles. Each circle had a member on the flower committee, kit~hencommittee, and parsonage committee. A general executive administered thebusiness 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. Manywill 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. EvelynMurphy, and rtlrs.Helen Meiklejohn.

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United Church WomenOn January 1 ~ 1962, the United Church VJomen's organization came into

being. When the Board of World Mission and the new Board of Home Missionwere set up~ incorporating work formerly under the Women's MissionarySociety, 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 theOntario Ladies College at Whitby, Ontario in August, 1962. Our represen-tatives were Dorothy Glover and Theresa Davidson. Our U.C.W. presidentshave been:

1962 63 Mrs. Dorothy Glover1964 - 65 Mrs. Joan Stetson1966 - 67 Mrs. Eleanor Wells1968 -' 69 Mrs. Helen Bell1970 - 71 f'1rs.June Vilneff1972 - 73 Mrs. Ella Potts1974 - 75 fi1rs• rnarie CookToday our U.C.W. consists of the Marmora unit~ the Deloro unit~ and

the senior group known as the "Happy Croup"',

The genermll meeting is held ,on the second Tuesday of each month inthe church hall or in homes on occasion. We have a program scedule withseasonal topics~ devotions, study groups, films~ discussions, and guostspeakers 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, theHappy Group meets monthly in afternoons. All funds raised are turnedinto 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 allwomen of the congregation for the total mission of the church, and toprovide a medium thrciughwhich they may express their loyalty and devo-tion to Jesus Christ in Christian witness, study, fellowship and service.

Church AdministrationIn 1970 there were two groups governing the operation of the congre-

gation, 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 thateight or ten people had the total responsibility for the congregation.These two groups had met jointly at least once before Rev. D. miller leftin 1970 and was scheduled to meet jointly again in the fall, shortlyafter Rev. J. Peters arrived. It was then suggested that the two bodiesbe merged in a Congregational Council, so that those who were in bothgroups could attend one meeting rather thantwo.

Subsequent to obtaining Presbytery approval for this new form ofcongregational government, the Council was form~d and the various func-.tions of the Elders and Stewards were divided into six committeesgAdministration, Christian Education, Finance, Membership, Property, andWorship. Several people who were already Elders or Stewards were appointedas convenors of these new committees.

Then, to provide more thorough service to the families of the con-gregation, and at the same time to assure proportionate representationin this new decision-making body, the families were divided into dsitrictswith approximately fifteen families in each. Congregational Councillorswere then appointed to represent these districts at meetings and to helpthe minister to keep in touch with the needs of the families. In eachdistrict there were two councillors, bringing the total membership ofthe council to about fifty •. This means that at least twice as many peoplenow have a voice in setting policy for the congregation.

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After some experience? it was found that the executive of the Councilcould handle the work of the Administration Committee? so this one wasdissolved. At the same time we realized that a Mission and Serviceto~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 fineChristian tradition. Under the gUidance of God? we will continue to growspirituallY9 and develop joyfully in character and be His workers duringour second centuryl'

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Shanty SupperEveryone enjoyed a fun-filled evening with coal-oil lanterns1

candlesp old-time food, and our own Shanty Band and square dancers.~ay School Celebration

Ninty-seven children presented a brief history of st. Andrew'spsang "Happy Birthday to St. Andrew 'SOl 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 dancingat 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. Churchplatesp hasti-notesp and Christmas cards were prepared for sale during1974.Church History Booklet

Many people contributed memories from their experience to help makeup our history.Model of St. Andrew's Church

This was created for our Centennialp and given by Mrs. Bert Gray'sfather. Mr. George Mallia, of Gananoque.U.C.VJ. Rally He.£§.

Ladies of the Centre Hastings Region enjoyed a day at St. Androw'swith a Centennial flair.Come HomeWeeken1

Several people enjoyed an evening of games and visitin~. AnniversarySunday was celebrated by an overflow attendance at worship, followed bycake cutting in the Christian Education Hall. Lunch was served after theservice. 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 churchin Marmora (now St. Andrew's United)

2< old bridge over Crow Hiver 7, Town Hall3, former Presbyterian Church 8. Masonic Hall

(now Free Methodist) 9. present manse4. & 5. previous manses

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Ministers of the Marmora Pastoral Charge

Lay Leaders and Minis~er~ Prior to the Building of the Church184318441845 - 18481849 - 18601860 - 186118'61- 18621862 - 18641864 ..•1867

Michael FawcettJohn LVilliamsStephen MilesMinist~rs supplied from the Rawdon CircuitMr. Spar-r-owJ. D. SmithPhillip RoseJ. A. Dowler

1867 - 18701870 - 1873

fIl. E. Hourard

A. DoxseeJ. C. Osborne

Marmora Methodist Church1873 - 18761876 1870

\JJ • H. Cookernr. H099?VJ. H. PeakeS. S. rnc CauleyA. L'JilsonJ. ~\I• Andrews\.IJ • r Beerw.

D. Ba Ifour

Mr. HouckR. Mc CulloughA. L. BrownM. B. SeccombeJ. E. MooreLJ • H. ClarkeilJ • p. lVoodgerD. R. Clare

1870 - 18821882 - 1/3851885 - 18871887 - 18901890 - 1893Years Uncertai.n1901 - 19041904 - 19071907 - 19091909 - 19121912 - 19161916 - 19221922 - 1925

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St. Andrew's United Church1925 - 1926 T. J. Horwood1926 - 1930 J. r- 8eckleyL.

1930 1932 T. Ho Howard1932 - 1939 C. LV. Hollingsworth1939 - 1944 iJJ • P. Fletcher1944 - 1948 E. M. Caddigan1948 - 1952 G. D. Young1952 - 1956 K. J, CrawfordInterim rninister Jo Glover1956 - 1958 F. Eo MaddenInterim Minister J. Glover1958 - 1966 J. 1\'10 Mc Leod1966 - 1970 Do R. Miller1970 J. E. Peters

Acknowledgements

Sketches of Church and Manse: Mrs. Helen meiklejohn

Early History: Miss Grace Warren.Mr. Arthur SweetMr. James Thompson

Sunday Schooll Mr. James Sproule

Explorers: 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: Rev. John Peters

Compilation: Mrs. Helen MeiklejohnMrs. Nancy Peters

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