Fordwich United Church closes, trustees prepare for sale

Long-time members reflect on the church’s history

October 20, 2021 @ 1:47 pmListowel Banner, Local News, News, Wingham Advance Times

The Fordwich United Church held its final worship service on Set. 19, 2021 - nearly 96 years after it opened on Thanksgiving Sunday in 1925. (Submitted photo)

On Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021 the final worship service was held at the Fordwich United Church after close to 96 years. The United Church was formed when the Presbyterians and the Methodists joined to form the United Church of Canada in 1925. It was at this time the church trustees from the two churches in…

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Kelsey Bent is a Local Journalism Initiative Reporter with Midwestern Newspapers.