175th Anniversary Celebrations
Wow!!! What an exciting year we have had here at Barrie Hill. Our newly renovated sanctuary is almost finished, complete with brand new comfortable pews, beautiful paint, carpet colours, and high tech video equipment. Along with getting our new look we have tried to be respectful of our forefathers and the beautiful stone building that is sure to stand for another 175 years.....We can't wait for you to come and have a look!
2007 is a very special year in the life of our church as we celebrate the 175th year of our existence as a congregation. To help us celebrate we are inviting all members and friends, past and present to the SPECIAL CELEBRATION events we have planned for throughout the year.
Agenda of Events
January 28, 2007 -Old Time Service with Period Costuming, Time for Memories, Fire and Brimstone Sermon (Rev. Kyle) and Lunch.
June 23, 24, 2007 -Homecoming Weekend, Variety Night (in the new sanctuary), Special Service and Mass Choir Sunday (if interest please contact Susan Spicer at 519-843-1632 or RMSpicer@sympatico.ca), Lunch. If you are interested in the Roast Beef BBQ ($15 adults, $7.50 for 12 and under, preschool free) we would appreciate if you would RSVP either by mail, on the phone (519-763-0299) or email (eramosapc@sentex.net) by June 1, 2007
October 28, 2007 -175th Anniversary Sunday, Guest Speaker, Lunch, Special Music, Evening Concert (Scott Woods Dancing Fiddles)
In addition to these 'official functions' you may wish to visit with friends and family, walk through local cementeries or take in the many other attractions of the the Guelph-Rockwood-Fergus-Elora area.
Available early in 2007, "The History of Barrie Hill United Church and Community", is a hard cover book with over 300 pages of pictures and script. It is a history of our church congregation since its formation in 1832, and of the local community, cemeteries, Women's Institute, etc.
We look forward to seeing you in 2007, to renew old acquaintances, make new friends and above all honour the God of our History and of our Future.