Ladner United Church has been a busy place since the renovated and restored building re-opened a couple of weeks ago.

The church has already seen its first memorial service, wedding, evening service, Easter and Sunday services, and community supper.

On April 13, the church held its first Sunday service, which included a special ceremony naming the new fireside room in the building in honour of builder Steve Knoblauch, owner of RAM Construction, who headed the project.

Rev. Jim Short said the church wanted to do something to thank Knoblauch for his contributions.

This weekend, Ladner United is inviting the community to celebrate the reopening with two events. On Saturday, an open house will give residents a chance to see the newly restored and renovated church. Starting at 1 p.m. with a recognition of community donors, the church will open its doors to the public with self-guided tours and displays, music, children's activities and refreshments. The open house runs until 4 p.m. On Sunday, the church will host an evening worship and dedication of the new labyrinth. Dr. Peter Leckie donated the labyrinth in memory of his late wife, who was a United church minister.

The labyrinth dedication will begin at 7 p.m. Ladner United Church, constructed in the Gothic Revival style of architecture, has served the community for 120 years. It opened in 1893 as St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and served that congregation until 1925 when it merged with the Ladner Methodist Church to become Ladner United.

The building has undergone many changes over the years. It was raised in the 1930s to allow for the construction of a basement and a hall was added in 1938. In the 1970s, a large, single-storey addition was undertaken.

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April 23, 2014 at 7:11 am by Mr HomeBuilder
Category: Church Construction