How To Find Us
Midhurst United Church is located at
91 Doran Road, Midhurst, Ontario. Show
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A Brief History of Midhurst United Church
Early Midhurst
settlers held services in individual homes. In 1854 a
hall was erected to hold
Presbyterian and Anglican services and 33 years later the present Old Sanctuary
was completed. In 1925 the Midhurst congregation joined the newly formed United
Church of Canada. The old Sunday school and kitchen addition of 1948 proved,
over time, insufficient space as Midhurst grew and our 1992 major project was to
build the westerly church extension-designed to compliment both worship and
community uses. In 1999 we had our mortgage burning celebration. Between 2000
and 2006 Old Sanctuary renovations ensured its continued existence and use,
honouring New Values and Old Time traditions.
Today our congregation of approximately 120 families, with over 70
children, and members ranging in age from Nursery age to over 90, enjoy the
benefits of spiritual growth in a small community caring for the
diversity of
all. Members express their particular interest through many avenues; a growing
challenging choir, links to our Native communities, sacred circles, family
events, interest group meetings and always by providing an atmosphere for one to
spend time in contemplation, spiritual reflection, spiritual guidance and
growth.
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