“The exact date of the first service was July 24, 1904.”
That was Michael Stonhouse a retired pastor with the St. John’s Anglican Church in Lloydminster. Nearly 120 years ago was the first ever service held in the church.
“That was the first in a church, we did have services prior to that in Mr. Lloyds house and in the department store” he said. “The log church was the first time we had our own building.”
The church held a celebration at the beginning of July. July 5, 6 and 7 there were events to commemorate the milestone.
The weekend began with a meet and greet and barbecue on July 5. Then on July 6 there was a pancake breakfast along with a tour of the city.
“One of the things we did on Saturday, we gave a bus tour of the city, not everyone’s up to date with what’s been going on with the city over the last few years,” said Stonhouse. “That included a tour of the museum and what’s happening with the log church.”
The church service was held July 7 followed by a potluck. Stonhouse said there was close to 90 people at the service with more than 100 people taking part in the weekend in some way.
“The fact that here is a church that has been in the community, a part of it and very involved for 120 years that’s pretty awesome,” said Stonhouse.
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