Bethany History

"In memory of the pioneers of Bethany Church, who lit the lamp of faith in this community."

• The Early Settlers - early 1800's - 1878

• Bethany Church was formed as part of the Ponsonby Circuit - 1878 - 1925

• Ponsonby Charges joined with the United Church of Canada in 1925

• 1950 - 1975 50th Anniversary - United Church of Canada

• 1976 - 2002 75th Anniversary - United Church of Canada

• Ministers for Bethany from 1851- Current

• Some Bethany History Trivia

• Church Treasurers History

• Words by Rosemary Bird - Bethany in Transition 18 years ago

Sources:

Jane Roberston, 1993 - Bethany United Church, 1843-1993 - A History of the Bethany  Community, Pilkington Township

Vi Marston, 1976, Glory to God in the Highest - Bethany 1876-1976.

Mark Waugh, 2002, Memoirs.

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