100th Anniversary:

Presbytery Dinner, January 14, 1992

Presbytery Dinner, January 14, 1992


This first event of our Centennial year was a regular meeting of Winnipeg Presbytery made special by our hosting the dinner preceding the meeting. Doug Abra, our Board Chair, was at the microphone.
Bob Thompson Dinner, February 16, 1992

Bob Thompson, February 16, 1992


A visit from Preacher Bob Thompson, our minister from 1979 to 1989. Back in the pulpit he wore one of the colourful shawls for which he was noted. Eating was part of his visit, both a dinner and a reception complete with Valentine decorations.
Tracy Dahl, February 23rd, 1992

Tracy Dahl Sings, February 23rd, 1992


Tracy, an internationally respected opera singer, was once a member of our choir. Noted for gracing  performances in this town for all sorts of special occasions, Tracy came to Westminster for the Sunday service on February 23rd, 1992. She sang the solo part in Mendelssohn's "Hear My Prayer" and Gluck's "Thanks be to God".
50 Years of Scouting & Guiding Church Parade, March 1st, 1992

50 Years of Scouting & Guiding Church Parade, March 1st, 1992


At the March 1st Sunday service, our cubs, scouts, brownies, sparks & guides celebrated their own anniversary, 50 years of good citizenship, learning and fun. Leaders Mary Yanke, Joyce Botright, Anne Cyr, Kamla Kisson, Madeleine Kunzler (Commissioner for Girl Guides, Manitoba), Glenn McMahon, Bill Taylor & Jim Palmquist were there to take them through the ceremony.
Church Moderator Visit, April 26th, 1992

Church Moderator Visit, April 26th, 1992


Praise for you be given, love for you be lived
Life be celebrated, joy you give.

from "Teach Me God To Wander"
hymn 299 in Voices United
words by Walter Farquharson

On April 26th we had a visit from the United Church of Canada Moderator, Walter Farguharson. Also visiting us that day was Glenys Huws (now Oussoren) who was our Diaconal Minister in 1968-1970.
Centennial Church Picnic, May 24, 1992

Centennial Picnic, May 24, 1992


On Sunday, May 24th, after church, families gathered at the Taylors', a great, forested property out on Roblin Blvd. for a picnic.
Guest preacher Rev. Jean Vanier, June 3, 1992

Jean Venier Lecture, June 3rd, 1992


Jean Vanier, son of our 19th Governor General, George Vanier, is the founder of L'Arche, (The Ark) an international organization which creates communities where people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them share life together. Since the late 1970’s Vanier has traveled the world giving lectures ( as he did at Westminster to an audience of 1300) about these “communities of love".
Guest preacher Dr. Reid Vipond & Apex Reunion, June 14, 1992

Guest Preacher Reid Vipond and the Apex Reunion, June 14th, 1992


Rev. Reid Vipond (1963-79) was a minister fondly remembered for his love of people and the friendships he and Dorothy developed with members of the congregation. Within these pictures are Florence Minty a longtime choir member and Nell Sinclaire whose parents, Col.and Mrs. J.D. Sinclair joined the Westminster family in April, 1910.
Guest preacher Rev. Sherri McConnell, September 27, 1992

Guest preacher Sherri McConnell , September 27th, 1992


The McConnells, Barry, Joan and family, joined Westminster in 1967. Mother, Joan, served a period as our Christian Education director and Sherri served two different terms as assistant minister.
Guest preacher Rev. Lois Wilson, October 18, 1992

Guest preacher Lois Wilson, October 18th, 1992


Northern Brass, Westminster Choir and Oragan Concert, October 18, 1992

Northern Brass, Westminster Choir and Oragan Concert, October 18th, 1992


This concert had the unique experience of the choir’s singing a newly commissioned anthem. Sid Rabinovitch, a well respected Manitoba composer, wrote a setting of an excerpt from Old testament scripture to help us remember where we are as part of God’s people after 100 years of service in His name.
100th Anniversary Service, November 8th, 1992

100th Anniversary Service, November 8th, 1992


After the well attended service we trooped out to the front steps for the large group picture seen elsewhere on this page. Then back to the lecture hall for coffee and conversation.
Convention Center, ??, 1992

Convention Center Party, 1992


After dinner the choir entertained with an arrangement of songs from the previous hundred years put together by local musician Neil Harris. One highlight of the show was minister Robert Campbell giving a convincing rendition of “You Ain’t  Nothin’ But A Hound Dog”.
Heritage Plaque Dedication, May 3rd, 1992

Heritage Plaque Dedication, May 3rd, 1992


An after service dedication of the plaque declaring our church a Heritage Building was held May 3rd with Mayor Bill Norrie, Minister of Culture and Heritage, Bonnie Mitchelson and head of the Heritage Council, William Neville.
Christmas, December 25th, 1992

Christmas, December 25th, 1992


David Romeril, Painter - 1992

David Romeril, Painter, 1992


"Currently I suppose I could be classed as a "realistic" water colour painter, coming out of the English tradition of water colour painting and much influenced by W.J. Phillips (late of Winnipeg). I feel, however, that I do more than merely document the details of any scene I paint; I try to capture the essence of a scene's beauty and the mood it engenders. In spite of being a somewhat precise painter, I always try to leave room for the imagination.”

David is now a resident of Lumby, British Columbia.