Brechin United Church Brechin ON

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Who we are

OUR VISION

To serve the community with inclusiveness through the teachings of the Holy Bible.

WHAT WE DO

Brechin and Atherley United Churches offer faith, hope, love, and giving year round.

OUR COMMUNITY

These places of worship have served for more than One Hundred and Twenty years. We are an all welcoming community of faith.

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Brechin United Church
3252 County Rd 47
Brechin, ON L0K 1B0
Canada
Phone: 705-484-5997

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Church Pastor

Rev. Robin Thomson
Rev. Robin Thomson
Minister
3252 County Rd 47
Brechin, ON L0K 1B0
Canada
Phone: 705-484-5997

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United Church of Canada



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Sunday 10:45am

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Brechin United Church History

Brechin United Church

History 1888 - Present

- The land for the present church building was purchased from Mary O'Neil on the 29th of March, 1888 for One Hundred and Fifty dollars

- Men signing for the then known Methodist Church were James Kelly, William Kelly, Salathiel Prophet, Silvanus Prophet, George Ruttle, and William McPhee

- On July, 30th 1889 a mortgage of $1650.00 was taken out for the construction of the then known Wesleyan Methodist Church.

- Brechin joined with Bolsover and became part of the Beaverton circuit

- 1917, Brechin united with Gamebridge Presbyterian Church and this was known as the Gamebridge circuit

- In 1918, anticipating union of Methodist and Presbyterian churches, Brechin joined with the local Presbyterian churches

- Brechin congregation voted for union in 1925 and thus became independant of the Beaverton/Gambridge Circuit. At this time Rev. Wm G. Rose took up residence in Brechin to serve the newly formed united congregation. He was acccomodated in the pasonage, now known as the Old Manse

- For a short period in 1930, H.B. Herrington, then D.R. Clare served the Brechin Church as well as their own circuit of Atherley, Fairvalley and Udney

- In 1933 The Brechin Pastoral Charge was formed to include Atherley United Church, Brechin United Church, and Udney United Church

- In 1933 The Brechin Pastoral Charge was formed to include Atherley United Church, Brechin United Church, and Udney United Church

- Two wood stoves were replaced with an Oil Furnace and Central Forced Air Heating Installed in the year 1949

- 1951, The shed for horses was demolished and a Church hall with small kitchen was constructed on the west end.

- 1991, Present kitchen and bathroom were added.

- 1997, Old Kitchen renovated to form small meeting and Choir room. Church office was also constructed where old washrooms had been

- 1999, New steps and Wheelchair ramp were constructed. The bell tower was removed due to deterioration.

- 2001, New Stained glass windows were donated and installed in the memory of Brechin United members.

- 2002, Udney Church closed and its pews replaced those in Brechin, also new gas furnace replaced oil in sanctuary.

- 2004 New gas furnace replaced oil furnace in hall

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The power of Christian prayer "Satan trembles when he sees the weakest Christian on his knees."
William Cowper
Brechin United Church listing was last updated on the 26th of August, 2018
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