Apr 30, 2019 | All News, Archives Committee, Committee News, Featured Congregations
Rev. George Farquhar (1880-1975) was born in England and came to Nova Scotia as a child, growing up in Newport, Hants County. He attended Dalhousie University, and then later the Presbyterian College. He served as a missionary at Harrington Harbour and Labrador and...
Mar 12, 2019 | Archives Committee, Committee News, Featured Congregations
Rev. George Gillmore lived a fascinating life despite being a relatively unknown historical figure, and his life shows the value that there is in researching the lives of everyday figures. Little is known about Rev. George Gillmore’s past before arriving in America....
Jan 23, 2019 | All News, Church In Action, Committee News, Uncategorized
If you are looking for an action you can take to reduce carbon, cutting out single-use plastic is one step. You can join others who are urging major grocery chains to create a plan to reduce use of plastics. Here are sample letters sent by one household. Sobey letter...
Nov 27, 2018 | Archives Committee, Committee News, Featured Congregations
Fredericton and Woodstock Methodist Districts: Methodism was introduced to Fredericton in 1971 by Rev. Abraham John Bishop. Fredericton first appeared as its own circuit in 1794 and the first Methodist church in Fredericton was built in 1810. Ministers from...
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