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Times Of Worship
Sundays @ 11 am
Mission Statement:
We aim to be a vital, dynamic and caring
congregation. We are called to love God, and serve
humanity, and support each other. We strive to live and
grow in the knowledge and example of Jesus Christ.
Church History:
Earliest recorded date is May 1876, when meetings
were held in family homes, under the leadership of Rev.
D.L. Creelman, a Presbyterian Minister.
The practice of meeting in family homes continued
until 1889.
First building was built in 1889 and deeded to the
Halifax Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church.
Following the outbreak of the First World War,
cooperation with the Methodist Church, which led to the
union with the United Church of Canada on June 10, 1925.
The construction the pulp and paper mill in 1923
brought a great influx of people to Corner Brook from
all over the province, Canada and England.
The Odd Fellows Hall was opened and dedicated and
became the first piece of property in the district held
in the name of the United Church of Canada.
During the ministry of Rev. C.R. Blount 1926-27, the
pastoral charge became financially self-supporting. The
present manse was also built at that time, and has been
maintained in the same structure and design.
The sod was turned for the present building on June
11, 1937 and the corner stone was laid on June 29, 1941.
Because of the war effort, the building was not
dedicated until September 8, 1946.
The gymnasium and education center was completed on
in 1958.
Over the past ten years we have undertaken an
extensive restoration of our building and have spent
over $400,000. In addition to this we have installed and
paid for a new pipe organ, costing in excess of
$367,000.00.
Since our beginnings in 1876, 23 ministers and 15
Assistant or Associate Ministers have served at First
United.
Groups and Committees Active at First United:
We currently have in excess of 500 families on our
registry.
Committee Structure:
- Chairperson of Official Board
- Secretary of Official Board
- Treasurer
- Delegates to West District
- Mt. Patricia Cemetery Representative
- Sunday School Superintendents
- Clerk of Session
Our buildings are used by many groups weekly such
as:
- Scottish Dancers
- A/A
- Rotary Music Festival
- Many youth and adult music concerts
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