Tag Archives: Trinity United Church Thorold

“There’s a church in the valley …”

Posted on June 8, 2015 by

There’s a church in the valley by the wildwood No lovelier place in the dale No spot is so dear to my childhood As the little brown church in the vale  Oh come, come, come, come Come to the church … Continue reading →

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Back inside …

Posted on June 2, 2015 by

What a weekend we’ve got in store! First, there’s Andrew Henderson’s benefit concert on Saturday June 6 at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Thorold from 7.30 followed by a reception. For more information or tickets please contact Henderson’s Pharmacy on Front Street … Continue reading →

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Upcoming

Posted on March 21, 2015 by

It’s that time again where we look forward to the monthly meeting of the Friends, when we can discuss goings-on and upcoming events. It’s also a time to reflect on the year that’s been. And, here, we can thank Margie Hadley … Continue reading →

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Hidden Treasures!

Posted on February 21, 2015 by

Do you have plans for Wednesday evening? Not only will the Friends be hosting our monthly meeting at Trinity United on Pine Street in Thorold on February 25th at 7 p.m., but we’re be trying something a bit different after the business portion … Continue reading →

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A dickens of a night!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by

Nearly 180 people filled the pews and aisles as period-costumed carolers singing “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!” processed into Thorold’s Trinity United Church last Saturday evening. Thus, began the two-hour dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by the … Continue reading →

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Hear ye, hear ye!

Posted on September 21, 2014 by

As all the final details of the transfer of ownership are ironed out, the Friends of Beaverdams Church are looking forward to an exciting few months of fundraising activities and further restoration efforts. First up is the second annual Trivia … Continue reading →

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The Friends have it!

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

Following a resoundingly positive vote from the membership in favour of ownership and after ironing out some details with the City, historic Beaverdams Church is now proudly owned by the 100-odd volunteers who make up the Friends of Beaverdams Church. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the past … and looking to the future

Posted on June 12, 2014 by

Beaverdams Church hosted nearly 90 people on June 1st for the annual dedication service and to celebrate  the memory of one of its most cherished and dedicated friends, Esther Summers (1913–2013). The Rev. George Addison of Trinity United, Friends of Beaverdams Church … Continue reading →

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Meetings … then and now

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

Here is another snippet from the Thorold Post – this time from 20 January 1893 (p. 6): The old Beaverdams church was the scene of a very pleasant meeting on Thursday evening, the 12th. Many of the ladies of the neighbourhood … Continue reading →

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Hear ye, hear ye!

Posted on February 25, 2014 by

A quick reminder that the Friends will be meeting tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church on Pine Street in Thorold. Please come – bring a friend – and show your support for saving this historic gem! Nominations … Continue reading →

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