New Lowell United Church anniversary dinner, service June 10-11

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The original church was destroyed in a fire in 1909 and discussions about rebuilding began with community members committing $300 contributions, along with gifts of labour and the insurance money so that when the new church opened the following year the debt was only $200.

When it was rebuilt, all of the pews and other furnishings were built by Jacques and Hay.

A formal union of the Presbyterian and Methodist congregations took place in 1925 and since then the New Lowell United Church has undergone many improvements with much support from the community.

In 2015 the church embarked on an ambitious project to build a 1,100 square foot addition including a new entrance with power doors and a lift, a family washroom, new staircases to the sanctuary and lower level, and a common area.

The renovation was done with two goals in mind; to create a public meeting space and to make the church fully accessible.

The church remains a viable community partner.

Correction

The Creemore Echo apologizes for misquoting Russell Poste in the May 26 article Residents clash on opening Creemore to ATVs. The quote should have read, “[The Niagara Escarpment] is a UNESCO biosphere reserve. There are only 19 in Canada.”

The correct contact info for Rev. Lorna May, St. Luke’s Community Food Bank coordinator, is lornathedeacon@gmail.com.