Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church - Orangeville, ON
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Tweedsmuir Memorial Presbyterian Church in Orangeville, ON established in 1837.
Waymark Code: WMMKK1
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/03/2014
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The Congregation traces its roots back to 1837, when a traveling minister would preach to families in log cabins in the area.
The first Presbyterian church in Orangeville was built in 1840. A second followed in 1863, but the church burnt to the ground in 1877.
Following the establishment of the United Church of Canada in 1925, Orangeville was left without a Presbyterian Church. In 1927 a small group of continuing Presbyterians began holding services in a general store. In 1939 it was proposed that a new church be built. By 1941 Tweedsmuir Memorial was completed. The church was named after Lord Tweedsmuir, then the Governor General of Canada. In 1959 an addition was completed, containing a Christian education wing.
Services are held Sundays at 10:15 and 11:30 AM.
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church in Canada
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
6 John Street
Orangeville, ON CA
L9W2P1
Date Built: 1941
Architect: Jim Henry Sr
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