Matsqui Evangelical Lutheran Church (1904) — Matsqui, BC
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Dunbar Loop
N 49° 06.425 W 122° 17.652
10U E 551513 N 5439599
Quick Description: Built in 1904 for the Scandavian community that settled on Matsqui Prairie.
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 1/21/2012 7:59:45 PM
Waymark Code: WMDJR2
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member Dorcadion Team
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Long Description:
This beautiful church was built in 1904 to serve the growing Scandinavian community that was settling on the Matsqui Prairie. It remains a centre of faith; however the congregation has been getting smaller over the century. Today only 25 or so people attend every Sunday.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 1/1/1904

Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Lutheran

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM

Street address of Church:
5781 Riverside
Matsqui Village
Abbotsford, BC Canada

If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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