By Rosalind Russell – St. George’s Anglican Church of Espanola hosted Archbishop, Anne Germand, the Interim Primate of Canada, for their 100th anniversary service and celebration yesterday.
In her sermon, Germand informed everyone that underneath the original cornerstone, there is a time capsule containing documents, original donors list and deacons of the church, adding to mark this 100th year, she hopes everyone puts together a time capsule of their own to remember 2024.
She also presided over the confirmation of Peyton Ouimette to mark the renewal of the church and the importance of its youth and their role as the church enters its next century of service.
Following the gathering at the church, a luncheon was held at the Legion where Espanola Mayor Doug Gervais and Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Mike Mantha extended congratulatory wishes to the church and its members.
The celebration was organized under the guiding hand of Reverend Beverly van der Jagt and deacons of the church.
The church opened its doors on October 2nd, 1924, and held its first service on October 12th, 1924.
Photos by Rosalind M. Russell
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