Fort Massey United Church Entering a Second Century of Witness

1971-2011

Ruth MacKenzie, M.D ©2011 by Fort Massey United Church www.fortmasseychurch.com 5303 Tobin Street, Halifax, NS B3H 1S3 902-423-4294 [email protected]

Cover: Watercolour by J. Mont, living on-the-street Given in appreciation to Fort Massey For being there for him. FORT MASSEY UNITED CHURCH ENTERING A SECOND CENTURY OF WITNESS FORT MASSEY UNITED CHURCH 1971-2011

CONTENTS Introduction .….…………………….…..…..…2 Clergy .….………….…………..………..3 Spiritual .…………………………………..5 Outreach …………………………………...9 Communication …….....…………………………..9 Music at The Fort ………………...………………..10 The Fort Massey Family ……………...…………………..12 The Youth ……………...…………………..12 Special People ……………...…………………..13 Building ...………………………………..15

Annexes: A.1 Elders and clerks of Kirk Session ……………...…………………18 A.2 Directors of Music ...……...………………………19 A.3 Secretaries ..……...…………………………………19 A.4 Fort Massey Ordinands …...……...……………………………20 A.5 Anniversary preachers/speakers ..……...………………………20 A.6 Presidents of the UCW …...……...…………..………24 A.7 Presidents of the UC Men …...……...…………………..24 A.8 Wm S Fong Volunteer of the Year recipients …...……...……..24 A.9 Chairs of Board of Management ...……...…………………..25 A.10 Scout/Cubmasters — 18th Boy Scout/Cub Troop ...……...……...26 A.11 Sunday School Superintendents .……...……………………...26 A.12 Trustees ...……...……………………..27 A.13 Gifts and memorials ...……...……………………...27 A.14 Use of the building .……...……………………...31 A.15 Order of Fort Massey Recipients ...……...……………………...32 A.16 Junior Choir picture — 1984 ...……...………………………32 B. Historical Data ..……...………………………………..33 INTRODUCTION

In 1971, Fort Massey United Church, under the auspices of the Centenary Committee1, celebrated her Centennial in the following manner: 1. an Anniversary Dinner on December 10; 2. a 100th Anniversary service (Centennial) on December 12 with Rev. Donald I. MacIntosh, President of Maritime Conference, as guest preacher; 3. a service on December 19 with Rev. A.B.B. Moore, B.D. D.D., L.L.D., Moderator of UCC, as guest Preacher; and 4. Her first 100 years was very eloquently defined/described in the publication of “Fort Massey Church — A Century of Witness 1871-1971” by Rev. Dr. Donald M. Sinclair, M.A.,,D.D. — one of her former ministers2.

A continuation of her history into the second century follows!3 Many thanks are expressed to those who have written up her Annual Reports — as it is the source of much of the information. Recognition and thanks are also extended for editorial support to Rev'd Trent Cleveland-Thompson and photos and major formatting to Ian MacDonald.

1 Centenary Committee: Rev. John B. Corston, D.D., Dr Paul Cudmore, Mr. H.J. Denyar, Miss Margaret Grant, Mrs. J. Roger Mills, Dr James D. McLean, Mr George B. Robertson, Q.C. 2 “Fort Massey Church – A Century of Witness” 1871-1971 by Rev. Donald M. Sinclair, M.A.,,D.D. 3 For a listing of some more specific historical data, you are referred to Annex B. 2 CLERGY The church has been very ably monitored, guided and overseen by four (4) clergy, who have worked closely with the congregation, since 1971: 1. MACQUEEN, Stanley G. (1915-2006) took the Church into her second century, serving until June 1978, when he retired to Pictou County. He had, in 1975 been elected President of Maritime Conference. His daughter, Lorna MacQueen, was recommended in 1978 by Session as a candidate for ministry — going on to ordination. On Dec 12, 1982 he was the guest preacher for the 111th Anniversary Service and was guest preacher again on Dec 9, 1990 for the 119th Anniversary Service. He died in Cape Breton in 2006. 2. STURGE, Rev. Edwin Clifton (1919-2000) He, with wife Marie, moved to Fort Massey in 1978; serving until 1984. He served as a minister of the United Church of Canada for over 50 years, having graduated from Memorial College, Dalhousie University and Pine Hill Divinity College in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He served in several charges in Newfoundland including Buchans, Gander, Botwood, St. James and Wesley in St. John’s, also in the Annapolis Valley and Halifax, Nova Scotia. After retiring in 1985, he served as interim minister at St. Andrew’s United Church in Halifax , N.S. and Northlea United Church in Laval, Quebec, and he continued to serve as Summer Supply to Fort Massey for a number of years. He was a past president of the Newfoundland Conference and served on various committees in the Presbytery, Conference and General Council throughout the years. In 2004 there was the dedication of a Memorial Communion Cabinet, located on the south wall of the sanctuary, in memory of Clifton Sturge.

3 3. Rev Ivan L. Norton, B.A., MDiv (1952- ) Ivan was born and grew up in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. He attended Acadia University — where, in his first year, he met Judy, who he was to marry. Ivan completed divinity studies at Atlantic School of Theology and was ordained by the Maritime Conference of The United Church of Canada in May of 1975. While at AST he served the Ste. Croix Pastoral Charge in rural Hants County. Upon ordination Ivan was settled in the St. Ann’s Pastoral Charge in Victoria County. A year later the Nortons returned to the Valley — to the West Cornwallis Pastoral Charge at Berwick. It was during that time that they commenced their association with the Berwick United Church Camp. The Rev. James Beveridge was on the Pastoral Relations Committee for Fort Massey United Church in the spring of 1984 and he proposed Ivan’s name as a possible candidate for minister. Ivan was inducted into Fort Massey the first of September of that year, and moved to Halifax with his wife and two children, Jamie and Beth Ann. He served Fort Massey for nine years until he was called to First United Church, Truro in 1993. During their time in Halifax Judy completed her Master of Theological Studies degree. In the spring of 1997, they report that they were approached by Bridgewater United Church, where they have served in team ministry until the present time (2011). They have given notice of their plans to retire in the summer of 2012 and, while hoping to continue to make their home in Bridgewater, plan on traveling frequently to Ontario to visit with their two grandchildren.

4 4. Rev Trent Cleveland-Thompson (1956- ) Trent D. Cleveland-Thompson was born in Wolfville, NS, in 1956, and attended high school in Annapolis Royal. He graduated Dalhousie University (BA ‘78), and Acadia University (MDIV’84). He was ordained a Baptist minister in 1986, and received into The United Church of Canada in 1993. He served Lancaster United Baptist Church (1984-88) in Saint John, NB, as Assistant Minister; and Minister at Caledonia Pastoral Charge, NS (1988-90) and St. Andrews Pastoral Charge in NB (1990-93). He was called to Fort Massey Church in September 1993. He was married to Linda (nee Cleveland) from Yarmouth, and they raised three children at the Cambridge Street manse. It might be wondered whether there is something in the air at Cambridge Street that has driven or inspired the spouses to complete significant postgraduate university degrees!

SPIRITUAL Services: To start her second century, the Church continued with the single morning service. Coffee and Conversation was initiated, following Sunday Services, in 1971 by Jean and Paul Cudmore — and was found to be a very welcoming element and a great success. For many years it was faithfully coordinated by Patsy Dick, and continues today — with lemonade in the summer. Of note, on April 13, 1973, there was the first ordination of Women as Elders of Fort Massey Kirk Session; the individuals being Miss Arleigh Watson and Mrs. Nora Corston. June 3, 1986 saw the launch of Dr. John Corston’s4 book ‘Paul, Apostle Extraordinary’.

4 John B. Corston, DD was a Professor of New Testament at Pine Hill Divinity College and AST, a friend extraordinaire of Fort Massey and for many years a member and elder. 5 In 1988, Fort Massey, like most United Churches, addressed the question of Human Sexuality. The following decisions were made5: 1. All who profess a faith in Jesus are eligible to become members of the UCC and are welcome in FMUC 2. As it was believed that the practice of homosexuality does not conform to the Christian lifestyle as exemplified in the Bible and Church tradition, the Kirk Session of FM moves to adopt a policy of not recommending self- declared practicing homosexuals for ordination or commissioning in the UCC, nor as a minister of this congregation. December 4, 1988 saw the installation of the Rev James Beveridge as minister emeritus. On December 6, 1992, the 75th anniversary of Halifax Explosion was remembered in the evening — with comments from Dr Harry Morton, Iva Bowman and Dorothy Rhind — who were all survivors of the Explosion. In 1994 a series of evening services for young adults was tried and then, as a result of a Bill Easum6 Seminar in 1996, it was decided in 1997 to go to two morning services (09:30 and 11:00) — in part to allow contemporary and traditional worship formats. The two services continued until 2007 when numbers no longer warranted it and the congregation decided to return to a single 10:30 morning service. In 1998 the Spirit Connection midweek group started. They hold discussions on matters of life and faith. Steps were taken by Fort Massey in 2005 to develop a logo. This was done through the auspices of the Membership Development Committee (chaired by Gwen Atkinson). It was felt that the logo should include a gargoyle, as this would reflect the gothic architecture of Fort Massey. Matthew Dick was asked to draw a picture of one of the gargoyles in the interior of the church, to help visualize how a gargoyle could be used. Steve Pritchett, a recent graduate from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, was hired to develop a logo for Fort Massey United Church.

5 As reported in the Session Report of the Church Annual Report of 1988. 6 Bill Easom – an American church growth expert who was brought to Halifax by a number of churches in the city. 6 The logo was developed to: - Be a crest, shaped like the crest of the United Church of Canada - Have a cross in the middle - Have the first letter of the church’s name (Fort Massey Church) - The colour purple was chosen for two of the quarters of the crest. Purple is one of the liturgical colours of the United Church - A stylized gargoyle was inserted into the crest. The logo has been incorporated into church letterhead, brochures, and welcome cards and has been used as the base for the Wm S Fong Volunteer of the Year Award Pin and for the Fort Massey Church Pin (in 2007) and, in 2011, the ‘Order of Fort Massey’ Pin. Following the advent of the new hymn book ‘Voices United’, in 1998 Fort Massey acquired copies largely as a result of generous donations from the congregation. While in 2003, there were discussions of south end churches “uniting’, nothing has, to date, resulted from this. While members of the congregation continue to be active in their children’s church education7, in 2007 it was decided to employ Sancia Knorr as the Sunday School Coordinator, with a very successful outcome. She, together with a nursery coordinator, oversees the children’s program on Sunday. In 2010, on June 6 Fort Massey worshipped in a joint service with St Matthews for the 85th Anniversary of UCC. In 2011 when Maritime Conference looked to develop a patchwork banner for their annual meeting, Nancy Riggs was kind and talented enough to develop one from Fort Massey.

7 For a list of Sunday School Supervisors in her second century, see Annex A.10 7 In 2011 the Order of Fort Massey was also created. It is to be presented to members of the church who have faithfully served Fort Massey over many years through committees, Kirk Session, or Board of Management, as a Trustee, in the Choir, Sunday School, representing FMC at Presbytery, or on outreach ministries, i.e. Brunswick St. Mission, etc. This is an Order of recognition of people who have given their time, talents, and treasures to Fort Massey over the years. The ‘Order’ is recognized in the following lapel pin8:

The names of the recipients can be found at Annex A.15. Fort Massey has maintained her ties with Pine Hill Divinity College and the Atlantic School of Theology, more through providing training for student ministers than through members of the faculty. Both the students and Fort Massey have mutually benefited from this ‘supervised field education’. Indeed, as a result of some very positive experiences, the Summer Supply ministers have on several occasions in the 2009/11 been students from AST. Additionally, in the 1990s/2000s Fort Massey Session undertook the formal review of a significant number of applicants for the Discernment process for ministry.9 Fort Massey has been honored to have had a broad variety of guest speakers at her Anniversary Services over the years!10 And since the late 1990’s the congregation has shown its roots by serving haggis (along with neeps and tatties) at the anniversary lunches! The congregation looks forward to hearing the haggis being piped in by John Gillis and to Angus McDonald giving the ‘address’ to the haggis.

8 Order of Fort Massey — A list of recipients can be found at Annex A.15. 9 Annex A.3 lists those from Fort Massey who have gone on Ordination. 10 A list of the Anniversary speakers/preachers can be found at Annex A.4. 8 OUTREACH After Ian & Rona Robb chaired the Outreach Committee for many years, Joann Hayman took over in 1992 and Leslie McLean in 2001. The committee ensured that the Congregation became aware of and were actively involved in: the Brunswick St Mission, Phoenix House, serving Sunday morning breakfast at St Matthew’s church, cooking meals for Hope Cottage, providing ‘shoe boxes’ of Christmas gifts for Mission for Seamen, Beads of Hope (HIV/AIDS), and financial support for a Malawi physiotherapy project and South African AIDS Relief. Consideration was given in 1999 to support bringing a refugee family from Sierra Leone. While there was a good congregational response, the sponsorship was not finalized. Members of the congregation (specifically Sally Dewolf) provided logistical and moral support to a refugee (Khursunoi Jureva) from Uzbekistan who has been living in the south end. She subsequently became a Canadian citizen. In 2011 it was agreed to support the visa/emigration application of her family (daughter and 2 granddaughters) to Canada. In 2009, the Outreach Committee advocated for the use of the lower hall as an Out-of-the-Cold Shelter for homeless people (when one of the previous city shelters was closed) from March 3 to April, 29 2009. (It subsequently moved to St Matthews United Church — with Fort Massey members cooking meals periodically for the users.) The Fort Massey community continues to be very supportive of its own church and of the many issues the Outreach committee has presented.

COMMUNICATION One way that the Church has maintained contact with the congregation and the community has been through the use of Newsletters: the Fort Massey Messenger being developed by the Nortons and The Star being edited by Alison McDonald and then by Holly MacIntosh Benniger; and also through the use of a Web Site at fortmasseychurch.com. Of note, Holly has been able to edit the newsletter from Dundee, Cape Breton, where she lives! Additionally, Fort Massey’s presence has been ‘publicized’ through items/events such as the following: In the evening of December 4, 1994, Prof Nim Konczacki of Mount Saint Vincent University spoke on her recently completed book on Capt. William Stairs, a prominent member of an early Fort Massey family with continuing links to the congregation. The Lt Gov and wife were in attendance. 9 Around 1996 Dr Elizabeth Pacey wrote a booklet providing an architectural tour of the church. It was based on the research she had done for the application for the provincial Heritage status (photos by Elliott Prouty). In 1998 Fort Massey featured on the Vision TV show Steeple Chasing, on a CBC segment on city architecture, and as a church backdrop in a local film starring Mary Walsh.

MUSIC AT THE FORT In its second century music continued to be a strong force at Fort Massey. Chimes were established in 1979 thru a bequest from Dr. Wm MacRae, in memory of his parents. Their initial playing occurred on Dec24, 1980. On the retirement in 1983 of Bruce Jamieson, Shelley Arsenault was hired and served until 1990. On her departure, David Buley was hired for a 2- year term, and was then followed in 1991 by Barbara Thompson Wilson, who served until her retirement in 2000. Barbara together with her husband, David Wilson (musical director at St James Anglican), organized joint choir presentations (Fort Massey, St James Anglican and the South Shore Chorale) in Halifax and in Liverpool. They also had a penchant for baroque music. In 1993, following the rededication of the sanctuary, she organized an evening of music — featuring senior and junior choirs, a string ensemble, trumpeters and special guest — the Halifax Baroque Ensemble. On May 5, 1996 there was a concert of the choirs of Fort Massey and St James Anglican & Elastic Millennium — accompanied by the Halifax Baroque Ensemble and directed by Barbara TW and David Wilson. In November of 1996 a production of “Godspell” was held for two nights at Fort Massey and two nights at the Astor Theatre in Liverpool. Andrew Dick was stage director and Barbara Thompson Wilson was musical director. A broad spectrum of the Fort Massey congregation were involved. On March 28 (Good Friday), 1997, Dianne Bish from Vision TVs the ‘The Joy of Music’ played the organ at Fort Massey to sold out audiences! This initiative was coordinated by Barbara Thompson Wilson and Julie Thomas (chair of the music committee). Then, also in 1997, the first of the Halloween Organ presentations at the Gothic church — ‘Phantom of the Pipes‘ — occurred. And this has been coordinated at Fort Massey by the local chapter of the Royal Canadian

10 College of Organists (RCCO) each year since, under the leadership of the Fort Massey organists — Barbara Thompson Wilson and Pierre Perron! Barbara was followed in 2000 by Professor Pierre Perron. With his arrival, we saw, in December of 2001, on the 50th anniversary of CAMMAC (Canadian Amateur Musicians - Musiciens Amateurs du Canada), extracts from Scott MacMillan’s Celtic Mass for the Sea being played in the church. That same year, Pierrre Perron made his Carnegie Hall debut by conducting this Mass. In 2004 Pierre took a choir to tour Scotland and Ireland with Scott MacMillan’s Celtic Mass for the Sea. He has been back to Carnegie Hall several times since his debut — in 2011 with a choir singing under the conduction of John Rutter. The organ underwent a major ‘re-bellowing’ in 2010. As well as senior choir, there have been junior choirs11 and several bands. One band (spanning several generations) was initiated and overseen by John Dick in 1984; it ran until 1988 and consisted of up to 16 members; the members played instruments such as flute, clarinet, saxophone, trombone, euphonium, trumpet, piano and organ! There was also mention of a Brass Ensemble in the early 90s. The 9:30 service had a Praise Band for numerous years under the direction of Gwen Atkinson, supported by our music director, Pierre Perron and our minister, Trent Cleveland-Thompson. There have been a number of individuals who have shared their music talent with the congregation, one notable one being flutist Erin Lesser who, together with her husband (percussionist) Greg Beyer, have played frequently at the Christmas Eve services. Fort Massey has also been honoured to have had a number of very talented and generous ‘supply organists’ in the congregation over the past 40 years. A number of them are the following: John MacDonald, Laura Hoffman and John Walter. Tristan Cleveland-Thompson began playing the organ at Fort Massey, and is currently organist at St. David’s Presbyterian Church in Halifax. Going into its second century, Fort Massey’s music has been able to be seen and heard around the world through the expertise and the auspices of the You Tube site of a choir member, and also flutist, Kevin Robarts. This initiative also allowed the choir and congregation to sing (and post) a favourite hymn for a member of the extended Fort Massey family in Calgary in 2010 who was fighting cancer.

11 A picture of the 1984 junior choir can be seen at Annex A.16 11 THE FORT MASSEY FAMILY The members of the congregation work to ensure the stability and maintenance of the building and structure through the Trustees12 and the Board of Management. In 1980 the Congregation implemented a proposal to update the governance of the Church and replace the current ‘Board of Managers’ and the ‘Official Board’ with one body consisting of members elected from: the Ministry, the Trustees, the Elders and the Congregation; along with representatives from UCW, UCM, Sunday School (or Christian Education Committee), choir and Youth Group. The new body to be named ‘The Board of Management13’ The Fort Massey Family has continued to maintain its strength in its various subgroups, as noted below. The United Church Men’s club seems to have ‘died’ in 197314; although there is mention of AOTS in 1977. In 2007, ‘Men’s Night Out’ — became Friday Morning breakfast at Cousins. Women have taken a more active/prominent role at Fort Massey in her second century. The United Church Women’s group has remained active into Fort Massey’s second century15 organizing the significant fundraisers of flea markets and the Christmas Tea and Sale as well as sponsoring church community ‘get-togethers’ of Harvest and Valentine teas. This ‘women’s’ group works to involve all members of the congregation! Members of the UCW also ensure the coordination of the Sunday Coffee and Conversation. Nov 22, 1992 marked the 30th anniversary of the national UCW. In 2007, a Women’s Coffee group started, evolving from the women’s craft group.. A Young adults (20-20) club was initiated in 1982 and ran until 1989.

The YOUTH Scouts Canada16 remained active in the Church with the programs going co- ed in the 1992. In the mid 1990s, the Program consisted of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers, with over 100 youth and leaders. There were

12 A list of the ‘second century’ trustees can be found at Annex A.11. 13 A list of the Chairs of the subsequent Board of Managers can be found at Annex A.8 14 A list of United Church men’s presidents can be found at Annex A.6. 15 UCW presidents can be found at Annex A.5. 16 A list of second century Scout leaders can be found at Annex A.9 12 a number of periods when the troop closed due either to lack of members or of leaders. As the demographics of the south end of the city changed and resulted in fewer children and youth, the Fort Massey Scouting program closed in 2009. A listing of leaders can be found at Annex C. Due to the death of T. Scott Burchell (a Scout member) in 1988, a Memorial Fund and Scouting award were established at Fort Massey in his name and on May 17, 1992, a plague for T. Scott Burchell Memorial Award was placed in the Tobin St lobby. A garden, in memory of T. Scott, was also planted at the corner of Queen and Tobin Street. An award was established in memory of Group Committee Chair, Cy Dockerill, who had died in 2000. The award was/is to be given to deserving leaders of the movement. While there have been others, a very active weekly youth group, the YES (Youth Expression Session), was started in 1998 by Gwen Atkinson and ran until 2005. It was involved in the life of the church and lead worship on numerous occasions. YES presented a Cosmic Christmas in December 1999 and in subsequent years.. The YES Group held an annual 24 hr vigil and in 2006 renamed their vigil ‘Dr Ian Robb Memorial Vigil’.

SPECIAL PEOPLE Fort Massey has had many exemplary members and adherents. A service of recognition was held on March 28, 2004 for Margaret Grant, Barbara & Charlie MacDonald, Fred & Mary MacKinnon, Ian Robb, Arleigh Watson and Graham Thomas. Two others of note are: William (Bill) S. Fong and H. Douglas Ritcey. Doug had been singing as the bass soloist at Fort Massey since the 1940s. In celebration of his Fort Massey ties, on Dec. 22, 1985, Doug Ritcey was honoured for 40 yrs as bass soloist; in October, 1995 his 50th anniversary concert was held to a nearly full house on a wet and windy October Sunday afternoon and a presentation was made to him by Marguerite Day, a former choir member who had been in the choir when Doug arrived in 1945; and, at the 135th Anniversary service, on December 10, 2006, it was noted that Doug had joined choir 61yrs previously! On February 20, 1995 he was appointed, by Session, as an Honorary Elder! He retained his

13 membership in the Oxford St United Church until its closure, then transferred his membership to Fort Massey United Church in 2006. In June, 2008 he had his 90th birthday – with a great celebration – one highlight being Trent Cleveland-Thompson singing to him the Julie Andrews ‘Matured Version of My Favourite Things”!! . While he did retire as a choir member just prior to his 90th birthday, due to some increasing hearing problem, he continues to charm with the occasional a cappella solos. On Christmas Eve, 209 he sang Oh Holy Night! In addition to his choir activities, he was also very active as a member of the congregation in a variety of committees and roles. For many years, he and Brenda Fong have provided a ministry of music at Victoria Hall. Doug was also one of the first recipients of the Order of Fort Massey – in 2011. When in 1971 J.A. Bowman retired as treasurer, William S. Fong took over and served in that volunteer role until he passed it on to others in 2010 (39 years later)!! He did an exemplary job; and, over the years, in recognition of this, the church held on November 3, 1991 a “Bill Fong Night” — music and roast in celebration of his 20 years as treasurer. On 16 September, 2007, in tribute to his outstanding service, the church established the ‘Bill Fong Volunteer of the Year Award’17. Recipients18 receiving this pin:

Bill was the first recipient. He also received a Special Message from Michaëlle Jean, the Governor General, in recognition for his many years of volunteer services to this church. Bill was named as an elder for life in 2009. Despite resigning as treasurer, he continues to sing in the choir, plays the trumpet as needed, and serves as an elder. It should be noted that several

17 A plaque representing this award hangs in the Tobin St. lobby 18 A list of recipients of the Wm S Fong Volunteer of the year award can be found at Annex A.7 14 people are needed now to do the job he did on his own — namely C. R. Dean, Ruth MacKenzie, Leslie Pezzack and a bookkeeper! Bill was also one of the first recipients of the Order of Fort Massey — in 2011!

THE BUILDING As, to quote Peter Coulthard Q.C., the chair of the 2011 Roof Repair Fund Campaign, ‘the unique, grand old lady of Queen and Tobin approaches her 140th birthday’, it is noted that, in 1982 a Task Force was established to look at the status of the physical plant of the church — manse and church structure itself. In September of 1989 the repair of tower and steeple was undertaken. The 118th Anniversary Service, on December 10, saw the dedication of Fort Massey as an Heritage Building by the city of Halifax. The Heritage Ceremony was attended by Mayor Ron Wallace, Alderman Deborah Grant and Lou Collins (Halifax historian). In January 1990 a Building Fund campaign was authorized at the Annual Meeting and in September 1992 the restoration project began with work on east gable of the church. This was ongoing throughout the year and included refurbishment of the sanctuary. On October 17, 1993 there was a Rededication of the Sanctuary by Her Worship Moira Ducharme, Mayor of the City of Halifax. A presentation was made by Alan Hayman (Trustee) and Carol Sinclair (Chair of Board of Management) to John Greenough, Restoration Convenor, for his significant contribution to the project!! At the 125th Anniversary Service on December 8, 1996 a Provincial Heritage plaque was presented by Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Dr James Smith. Also in celebration, two souvenirs were developed – a print of the building by Gail Armstrong and a booklet written by Dr Elizabeth Pacey, church historian, based on her research for the application for the provincial Heritage status (photos by Elliott Prouty). Ceiling fans19 were installed in sanctuary in 1998 – to keep the warm air down near the people! The old lady seemed at peace until problems with the steeple reappeared in 2000. It was realized that the design of the church stone structure was not especially compatible with the Nova Scotian climate and hence had difficulty adapting to the regular freezing and thawing seen each winter; and another repair was conducted under the guidance of stonemasons. The south roof was also re-shingled with Mr. Norwood Akerlund (Akie) ensuring that

19 As noted in Annex A12 15 each shingle was attached with 6 nails. As a result they all remained in place when Hurricane Juan blew through in 2002! In 1995 steps were taken to make the structure more accessible — with a chair lift from the Tobin Street lobby to the sanctuary being installed in 2000 and subsequently later temporarily extended to the gym. Additionally a ramp was built to allow wheelchair access from Tobin St. to the lower hall and a wheelchair accessible washroom installed there. In the sanctuary pews were removed to create spacing for wheelchairs. An initiative was also taken to make the structure more eco friendly (‘greener’); in that the source of heating was converged in 2010 from oil to natural gas and from steam to hot water heating. The placement of radiators in the parlour, music room and nursery were also limited. Air barriers were created to prevent hot air migrating to the gym and cold air descending from it. Now coming to her 140th year, re-shingling is being undertaken on the north side of the church. It is good to know that, despite time and changes, the building continued to maintain its sense of humour - as demonstrated when, during a meeting of the finance committee, being held to discuss the funding for the re-shingling of the north roof over the sanctuary, members of the committee were baptized as the rain came down onto their heads through the roof of the minister’s study — where the meeting was being held. One might wonder if the fact that the incumbent minister had been a Baptist before converting to UCC was a factor!! Work will also be required over the minister’s study. A Fort Massey sign was installed at the corner of Queen and Tobin in 200620, in memory of Marguerite Day and Charlie MacDonald.. Another initiative that year, which proved to be contentious, was the removal of the front pews to allow more space for musical presentations and baptisms, as recommended by the Kirk session. And an M&S Banner was given in memory of Dr. Ian & Rona Robb, who had been very long time

20 As noted in Annex A.12 16 members of Fort Massey and had been United Church missionaries in Korea. Rona (Rowena) had died in 2002 and Ian in 2004. While, like most churches, difficulties with routine funding have raised their head, whenever specific projects have been identified, the congregation of Fort Massey has been more than generous in its support!

17 ANNEX A.1 Elders of Fort Massey Church elected/named in her second century 1973 – April 13 First ordination of Women as Elders of Fort Massey Kirk Session: they being Miss Arleigh Watson and Mrs. Nora Corston. Elected 1973 Elected 1987 Mrs. Nora Corston David Buist Victor Hiltz Thomas Burchell Dr Andrew Clark Carl Ritcey Peter Coulthard Dr Paul Cudmore Jean Cudmore J.J.G. MacDonald William Fong Dr. Alasdair Sinclair Graham Thomas Arleigh Watson Appointed as honorary Elected 1976 elders that year: Rev James Beveridge David Cudmore Dr John Hardie William Fong Margaret Grant Elected 1990 Alan Hayman Margaret Grant and Howard Parker Alan Hayman — lifetime elders Muriel (Mrs. W.C.) Smith Dr Tim Dean Rev W.C. Smith Dr Ruth MacKenzie Graham Thomas Elected 1992 Elected 1981 Linda Dean Rev James Beveridge Kathy Evans Mrs. Jean Cudmore Glendon North John Dick Irene Parks Margaret Grant Carol Sinclair Alan Hayman 1997 Julie Thomas Graham Thomas Elected 1985 appointed as Elder Emeritus Gordon Baker Elected 2000 Sen. Henry Hicks Alison McDonald Bernice Robb Dorothy Kern Dr. Ian Robb Elected 2002 James Robertson Leslie McLean Scott Sheffield Tim Dean

18 Elected 2005 Elected 2010 Jennifer Day Sally DeWolfe Peter Orser Colleen Estabrooks Richard Robinson Ian MacDonald Nancy Riggs Elected 2007 Jean Brown Clerks of Session: Jim Janson 1967- 1975 Dr J. D. McLean Meddy Stanton 1975- Dr Alisdair Sinclair Associate clerks of session James Robertson James Musgrave

ANNEX A.2 Directors of Music in Fort Massey’s Second Century Through 1971 to 1983 Bruce Jamieson, 1983-1990 Shelley Arsenault 1990 -1991 David Buley 1991-2000 Barbara Thompson Wilson 2000 - Professor Pierre Perron

ANNEX A.3 Secretaries in Fort Massey’s second century 1971-72 Beth Harmon 1997-99 Jane Dickey 1973 Jane King 1999-2005 Dorothy Kern 1974 Elizabeth Clarke 2005-07 Lorna Griffin-Fillier 1975 Judith Garner 2007-08 Matthew Fillier 1976-83 Mary Teresa Hernon 2008-09 Christine Johnson 1984-85 Dora McGrath 2009 Gillian Strong 1986-87 Elizabeth Morantz 2010 Valerie Bellamy 1988-96 there appears to have 2010- Kathy Cochrane been no formal church secretary

19 ANNEX A.4 Members of FM who have gone on to become ordained ministers in her second century 1974 Curtis MacDonald 1978 Lorna MacQueen 1997 Sung Min Jung recommended as Candidate for ordained ministry. Ordained 1999 1999 Sandy Ferguson underwent successful discernment. Ordained 2003 Donna Lovelace Ordained 2003, following discernment 2004 Holly MacIntosh Benniger obtained her certificate in Theological Studies.

ANNEX A.5 Anniversary Service Preachers/Speakers — in her second century 1971 - Dec12 100th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Donald I. MacIntosh, President of Maritime Conference 1971 - Dec19 100th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. A.B.B. Moore, B.D. D.D. L.L.D. Moderator 1972 - Dec 10 101st Anniversary Guest Preacher: Rev. Willard Pickette, President of Maritime Conference1972 1973 - Dec 9 102nd Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev Robert Mumford, Minister of First United, Truro and President of Maritime Conference. 1973 – Dec 9 7:00 p.m. Ecumenical Guest Preacher — Address by Rt. Rev James H. Hayes, Archbishop of the R.C. Archdiocese of Halifax 1974 – Dec 1 103rd Anniversary Guest Preacher — Very Rev E.B.N. Cochrane, All Saints Cathedral, Anglican Dean of N.S. 1975 – Dec7 104th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Roy DeMarsh, Trinity United Church, New Glasgow

20 1976 – Dec 5 105th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev Ross Hamilton, Professor of Pastoral Theology at AST 1977 – Dec 11 106th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Clarence M. Nicholson, former principal at AST, at both morning and evening services 1978 – Dec 10 107th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Dr Frank MacLean, Minister Knox United Church, Ottawa 1981 – Dec 6 110th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev Bruce Roberts ,president of Maritime Conference 1982 – Dec 12 111th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev Stanley MacQueen 1983 - Dec 11 112th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev Dr G. Russ Hatton, Anglican Bishop 1984 – Dec.9 113th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Dr John Corston 1985 - Dec 8 114th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Dr. James R.C. Perkin, President of Acadia University 1986 - Dec. 7 115th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev Ralph Weber, St James Church, Antigonish 1987 - Dec 6 116th Anniversary Guest preacher — Rev. Dr Gordon E. MacDermid, professor of church history at AST. 1988 - Dec 4 115th Anniversary Guest preacher was Dr. Marion Fry, President of the University of Kings College 1989 - Dec 10 118th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Foster Jenkins (Maritime Command Chaplain)

21 1990 - Dec 9 119th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Stan MacQueen 1991 - Dec5 120th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev Curtis MacDonald (candidate for ministry from FM and currently minister in Coldstream Pastoral Charge, Valley, N.S.) 1992 - Dec 6 121st Anniversary Guest preacher Rev. Carmen Riggs — retired hospital chaplain (good attendance despite foul weather!) His daughter, Nancy is currently a member of Fort Massey. 1993 - Dec 5 122nd Anniversary Guest Preacher —Dr. Fred R. MacKinnon 1994 - Dec 4 123rd Anniversary Guest Preacher — Dr. Jim Perkins, President of Acadia University 1995 - Dec 2 124th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Robert S Latimer (President of Maritime Conference) 1996 - Dec 8 125th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Robert Crooks, of St. Paul’s United Church, Fredericton 1997 - 126th Anniversary Guest preacher was Rev. Dr. William J. Close, Principal of AST 1998 - 127th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Sung Min Jung, to recognize 100 years of United Church work in Korea 1999 - 128th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Ray Purchase (had preached his first sermon in FM 50 yrs previously) currently living in Glace Bay 2000 - Dec 10 129th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Dr. John Pace, minister at St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Halifax

22 2001 130th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Donald Sutherland, minister at Whycocomagh, Cape Breton. 2002 131st Anniversary Guest Speaker — Bill Kerr – comedian and candidate for ministry with Disciples of Christ Church 2003 132nd Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Bob Chapman, minister at Knox United Church, Lower Sackville and chair of Halifax Presbytery. 2004 133rd Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev Gervis Black, former minister at Metropolitan Untied Church, London, Ont. 2005 134th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Betty Griffith-Ling (who in 1973while a student at AST, had worked with the youth at Fort Massey, and was also in the choir. Her son, David, now attends Fort Massey 2006 - Dec 10 135th Anniversary Guest Preacher was unable to attend, so the sermon was done by Rev. Trent Cleveland Thompson 2007 136th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Dr. Alasdair Sinclair 2008 137th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Adele Crowell, Baptist chaplain and former summer supply at Fort Massey. 2009 138th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Kevin Little, Minister at St. Luke’s in Tantallon. He had been attached to Fort Massey in 1988 while a student at AST. 2010 - Dec. 5 139th Anniversary Guest Preacher — Rev. Diane MacVicar, retired minister at Edgewood/Oxford Street United Church Halifax.

23 ANNEX A.6 United Church Women Presidents in her second century Mrs. J. M. Kinnaird Audrey McLean (83) Miss Charlotte Allan Bernice Robb (84) Mrs. H. C. Studd Mrs. J. Roger Mills(85) Mrs. J. B. Corston Jane Mills (86) Mrs. F. J. MacPherson Margaret Grant (87) Arleigh Watson/Mary Lou Rona Robb (89,90) Burchell(76) Donna Lesser & Irene Parks Muriel Smith(77) 91,92, 93 Katherine Steeves (79) Irene Parks 1994-2011 Charlotte Allen

ANNEX A.7

United Church Men Presidents in her second century Gerald C. Ritcey Ke nt M a r ti n James Murdoch G. M. Thomas S. A. Grimm D. H. Franklin M. E. Allen H. F. Peters

ANNEX A.8 WILLIAM S. FONG VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2007 William S. Fong 2009 Irene Parks 2008 Richard Robinson 2010 Douglas MacDonald

24 ANNEX A.9 CHAIRS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT In her second century 1971 Paul Cudmore 1989 Alan G. Hayman 1972 Carl A. Ritcey 1990 Graham McG. Thomas 1973 Alan G. Hayman 1991 Graham McG. Thomas 1974 Howard Parker 1992 Carol Sinclair 1975 Graham McG. Thomas 1993 Carol Sinclair 1976 Graham McG. Thomas 1994 Linda Dean 1977 Gordon B. Baker 1995 Graham McG. Thomas 1978 Gordon B. Baker 1996 Alasdair Sinclair 1979 Robert Bell 1997 Leslie McLean 1980 Stephanie Robinson 1998 Susan Helliwell 1981 William W. Fraser 1999-2000 Ruth MacKenzie 1982 David Pask 2001-03 Linda Dean 1983 John Dick 2004-05 Phil Pacey 1984 Alan G. Hayman 2006 Tim Dean 1985 Peter Coulthard 2007 –08 Peter Coulthard 1986 Paul Arsenault 2009 acting chair Rev Trent 1987 Paul Arsenault Cleveland-Thompson 1988 Howard Parker 2010 -11 Kevork Peltekian

25 ANNEX A.10 SCOUTERS AT THE FORT – in her second century CUBMASTERS and BEAVER LEADRS: 1976 Judy Shaw 1995 Kari Robertson Rose Wilson Mark Lesser Anis Jones Sarah Sinclair 1978 James Robertson Tom Cleary Susan J. Burchell – Beavers Heidi Ruedy Sarah Sinclair

SCOUTMASTERS 1976 James Robertson 1983 Scouts came back with 1977 M.E. Allen Chris Day and Stephen Knox as 1978 G.F. Steeves leaders 1979 David Saunders Chris Day Don MacKay Steven Knox 1980 Scouts on hold – due to Jason Murphy lack of members Mark Lesser Shane Hansen Cheryl Day

ANNEX A.11 Fort Massey Sunday School Superintendents in her second century: 1972 Paul Cudmore 1973-1984 John Dick 1985-1992 Judith Norton 1994-2001 Peter Coulthard

26 ANNEX A.12 TRUSTEES SERVING/ELECTED IN HER SECOND CENTURY (There are four trustees at any one time.) Those serving in 1975 G. B. Robertson G.E. Hayman A.E. MacMillan M.C. Grant The following were elected as replacements in the years noted: 1976 C.C. MacDonald 2000 Jean Cudmore 1982 Graham Thomas Peter Coulthard 1987 Alan Hayman 2001 Tim Dean 1991 C.W. Burchell 2003 Leslie McLean 1993 Graham Thomas 2009 John Dick

ANNEX A.13 IN MEMORIUM DONATIONS AND OTHER GIFTS 1977 Interpreter’s Bible given in Memory of Dr. Paul Cudmore, by his family 1979 Session established the MEMORIAL FUND. Installation of chimes thru a bequest from Dr. Wm MacRae. In memory of his parents Mr. & Mrs. MacRae 1982 Apr 4 Memorial Book and stand presented by Howard Parker & H. Douglas Ritcey 1987 Mar 8 New pulpit and lectern antependia in purple and green dedicated in memory of Carl Ritcey – presented by his brother Doug 1988 June 5 Dedication of Lamb Memorial Window 1989 Brass offering plates donated in memory of John Hickman by his family 1992 Apr 26 Gift of Dictionary & Concordance of the Bible from Alroy Chute 1992 May 17 Plaque for T. Scott Burchell Memorial Award placed in Tobin St lobby

27 1992 A garden, in memory of T. Scott, was also planted at the corner of Queen and Tobin Street. 1992 A painting of the church was donated by the 18th Halifax Troop in memory of T. Scott Burchell; and hangs in the Tobin Street lobby:

1992 Oct 4 In accordance with the wishes of Audrey McLean, a painting (depicting the child Samuel in the temple) was presented to the church.

Over the 1990s and 2000s - a significant number of bequests (each worth over $100,000.00) have been was received from the estates of Herb and Jean Lamb, Bernice H. Robb, Marjorie Keeping, Doris McMaster-Hall and Nancy Forrest and in memory of the mother of Elizabeth Pacey.

28 1996 June Oblong mahogany plant stand given in memory of MacMillan Stairs Grant, by his family 1997 January Candelabra (re brassing) & Candle sleeves given by Marjorie Keeping in memory of her family May 16, 1999 Ceiling fans installed in Sanctuary by Barbara and Charlie MacDonald ‘in honour of the following faithful servants of Fort Massey: Akie Akelund Allan MacMillan Al Bowman Dan Walter’ Charlie Franklin 1998 Dr Donald Robb made a bequest of land to the church (Larder Lake — near Chester) 1999 September 12 — Dedication of a Copy of Da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ bequeathed by Mary Baird Sinclair (1903-1999) — wife of Rev. D.M. Sinclair

1999 November — Framed picture of George M. Sylvester who had been principal at Tower Rd. School and was killed in action in 1916 2002 February 24 — Lectern Bible (NRSV) donated by the Halifax Visiting Dispensary in memory of Zilpha J. Linkletter A sculpture — called Serve — made from Newfoundland marble made and donated, ‘in appreciation of Fort Massey’ by Corine Garlick who had been a student at NS College of Art and Design from 1998-2002. The sculpture sits, in welcome, just inside the Tobin Street entrance.

29 2004 Dedication of a Memorial Cabinet in memory of Rev. Clifton Sturge A painting done by Lorna Griffin-Fillier (secretary 2005-07) based on the first stained glass window in Fort Massey.

2005 A wooden carving of The Last Supper was made and presented in memory of Herbert S. Lamb by the Robinson family

2005, Nov. 6 Dedication of the half moon tables in lobby to sanctuary given by Norwood Akerlund in memory of his wife Mary. Also of a mirror in memory of Norwood Akerlund, given by his family A painting of the church, done by Al Bowman (who had been church treasurer), presented by his wife Iva.

30 2006 M&S Banner given in memory of Dr. Ian & Rona Robb – long time Fort Massey members and missionaries to South Korea. It was given by their children: Michael(Alana), son, and Joan, daughter.

2006 New church sign (corner Queen & Tobin) in memory of Marguerite Day and Charlie MacDonald, donated by their son, Craig MacDonald.

ANNEX A.14 USE OF THE BUILDING – IN HER SECOND CENTURY The lower hall has been used for day care over many years. In 1985 a Montessori school group used it and stayed for 16 years (until 2001). Used as a ‘preschool’ in the early 2000’s In 2007 the YWCA used the church hall as Day Care during their move to new facilities. 2008 — Used by the March of Dimes. Out of the Cold Shelter for homeless people (when one of the previous shelters was closed) from 3 March to 29 April 2009. It continues to be used by a south end mothers’ group once a week and by a group of Japanese mothers weekly. A variety of other groups have used the space — Fiddle lessons, guitar lessons, AA, Gaelic lessons, meal sites for several movie companies, Choi

31 Kwang Do, Weight Watchers, Acupuncture, breast Feeding, Yoga, drama classes, bag pipe practice. The gym is being used for basketball and floor hockey by a group of local men. Elections Canada has used the church hall for an election voting station.

ANNEX A.15 Order of Fort Massey Recipients 2011 Jean Brown Howard Parker William S. Fong H. Douglas Ritcey Margaret Grant

ANNEX A.16 Junior Choir picture – 1984

32 ANNEX B. HISTORICAL DATA – largely collected through a review of the annual reports

HISTRICAL DATA – Post 1971 1970 Dec. 23 Rhuland Street manse sold 1971 Coffee and Conversation, post Sunday service, started through the UCW (and Jean Cudmore) 1971 J.A. Bowman retired as Treasurer and William S. Fong took over as treasurer 1971 Dec. 5 Holy Communion and Anniversary rededication unveiling of the Arthur Barnstead Memorial plaque 1971 Dec. 10 Anniversary Dinner (Centennial) 1971 Dec. 19 PUBLICATION LAUNCH OF “Fort Massey Church – A Century of Witness’ 1871-1971 by Rev Donald M. Sinclair, M.A., D.D. 1972 Church provided space for the ‘South End Day Care’ centre 1973 April 13 First ordination of Women as Elders of Fort Massey Kirk Session — Miss Arleigh Watson and Mrs. Nora Corston 1973 Mrs. Betty Griffiths, while a student at AST, worked with the youth at Fort Massey, and also in the choir. She was subsequently ordained 1974 May Curtis MacDonald, member of Fort Massey ordained to Ministry 1974 Sept. 22 Rev Curtis MacDonald conducted his first Communion following his ordination 1974 Nov. 30 Death of Rev Alexander E. Kerr, and on December 4 Memorial Service at Fort Massey 1975 May 25 Rev Stanley G. MacQueen elected President of Maritime Conference 1975 June 8 50th Anniversary of Church Union celebrated 1977 Dec. 11 Two ‘tie clip’ microphones were purchased and jack installed in the pulpit 1978 June Departure of Rev MacQueen to Pictou County

33 1978 Sept. Installation of Rev E. Clifton Sturge, of St. John’s , Newfoundland; with wife Marie. Junior choir initiated by Marie 1978 July Death of Rev. M.C.P. MacIntosh 1978 Session recommended Lorna MacQueen as a candidate for ministry 1979 Session established MEMORIAL FUND — Installation of chimes through a bequest from Dr. Wm MacRae. In memory of his parents Mr. & Mrs. MacRae 1980 Dec. 24 Initial playing of the Chimes 1980 Proposal to update the governance of the Church and replace the current ‘Board of Managers’ and the ‘Official Board’ with one body consisting of members elected from: the Ministry, the Trustees, the Elders and the Congregation; along with representatives from UCW, UCM, Sunday School (or Christian Education Committee), choir and Youth Group. The new body to be named ‘The Board of Management’ 1982 Task Force established to look at the status of the physical plant of the church–manse and church structure itself Young adults (20-20) club initiated 1983 Retirement of Bruce Jamieson and hiring of Shelley Arsenault (directors of music) 1984 Retirement of Rev. Clifton Sturge Induction of Rev. Ivan Norton Upgrade of sound system 1984 Dec.9 113th Anniversary Service — Guest preacher Rev. Dr John Corston 1985 June 9 Celebration of 60 yrs of church union June 30 Celebration of 75th anniversary of RCN Dec. 22 Doug Ritcey honored for 40 yrs as bass soloist 1986 June 3 Launch of Dr. John Corston’s book ‘Paul, Apostle Extraordinary’ 1987 March 8 New pulpit and lectern antependia in purple and green dedicated in memory of Carl Ritcey — presented by his brother Doug

34 1987 Oct. 4 Rev James Beveridge named as honorary elder Dec. 6 116th Anniversary guest preacher was Rev. Dr Gordon E. MacDermid 1988 Mar. 12 Death of Dr D.M. Sinclair June 5 Dedication of the Lamb Memorial Window Installation of Rev James Beveridge as minister emeritus 1989 Repair of tower and steeple started in September; completed November 27 (seemed to be still going on in Feb 90) Dedication of Fort Massey as an Heritage Building by the city of Halifax. The Heritage Ceremony being attended by Mayor Ron Wallace, Alderman Deborah Grant and Lou Collins (Halifax historian) Rev Jim Beveridge establishing the ‘W.G. & Grace A. Watson Memorial Fund’ for the upkeep of the church Organ 1990 Jan. Building fund campaign authorized at Annual Meeting Dec. 28 Memorial Service for Rev James M. W. Beveridge — minister emeritus Started into the computer world with the church list being put onto a word processor (kindness of Tim Dean) 1991 Feb. 3 Barbara Wilson supplied at Organ. Subsequently became director of music on Mar 3 Nov. 3 “Bill Fong Night’ — Music and roast in celebration of his 20yers as treasurer Nov. 17 A Junior choir installed and their surplices dedicated 1992 April 26 Gift of Dictionary & Concordance of the Bible from Alroy Chute May 17 Plague for T. Scott Burchell Memorial Award placed in Tobin St lobby June 28 Fred MacKinnon awarded officer of the Order of Canada Sept. Work commenced on east gable of the church Oct. 4 In accordance with the wishes of Audrey McLean (Leslie’s mum), a painting (depicting the child Samuel in the temple) was presented to the church

35 1992 Nov. 1 some pictures depicting Tomoko Uenishi’s church in Japan (Kakio Christian Church) Nov. 22 marked 30th anniversary of UCW 1992 75th anniversary of Halifax Explosion remembered in the evening — with comments from Dr Harry Morton, Iva Bowman and Dorothy Rhind — survivors of the Explosion Dec. 8 A new Parents & Tots group started Dec. 24 Thomas quad grandchildren were present (Church restoration ongoing throughout the year/ Restoration Project — ‘refurbishment of Sanctuary’) 1993 Oct. 17 Rededication of the Sanctuary by Her Worship Moira Ducharme, Mayor of the City of Halifax. Presentation made by Alan Hayman (Trustee) and Carol Sinclair (Chair of BoM) to John Greenough, Restoration Convenor, for his significant contribution to the project!! There was an evening of music, organized by Barbara Wilson — featuring senior and junior choirs, a string ensemble, trumpeters and special guest — the Halifax Baroque Ensemble. The city was represented by Mr. Lonnie Holland, Alderman for Ward 1. Purchase of an IBM compatible computer and bubble jet printer and Tomoko left us her FAX 1994 Dec. 4 Mission statement developed In the evening, Prof Nim Konczacki of Mount Saint Vincent University spoke on her recently completed book on Capt. William Stairs, a prominent member of an early FM family with continuing links to the congregation. Lt Gov and wife were in attendance. A series of evening services for young adults tried Accessibility review started 1995 Jan. Rev Fred Hiltz, Suffragan Bishop of the NS Anglican Diocese preached a service for Christian Unity Rev Adele Crowell preached on conference Sunday Rev John Pace, Rev John Moses and Rev John Boyd preached at evening services.

36 1995 Feb. 20 Doug Ritcey be appointed, by Session, as an Honorary Elder! Oct. 50th anniversary concert of bass soloist and choir member, H Doug Ritcey, to a nearly full house on a wet and windy October Sunday afternoon — A presentation was made to him by Marguerite Day, a former choir member who had been in the choir when Doug arrived in 1945. An Accessibility project started 1996 Bill Easum Seminar — led to some changes in doing services May 5 125th Anniversary Concert of Choirs of FM/St James Anglican & Elastic Millennium — accompanied by Halifax Baroque Ensemble and directed by Barbara Thompson- Wilson and David Wilson Sept. Heritage Trust of NS met at FM — Betty Pacey advised that the church had attained ‘provincial’ heritage status Nov. Production of Godspell Provincial Heritage plaque presented by Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs (Dr James Smith) 2 souvenirs developed — print of the building by Gail Armstrong & booklet written by Dr Elizabeth Pacey (based on the research for the application for the provincial Heritage status (photos by Elliott Prouty) (Venture & Rovers joined the Group Committee) Minister took a Study leave to Germany 1997 Graham Thomas appointed as Elder Emeritus Sung Min Jung recommended as Candidate for ordained ministry Mar. 28 (Good Friday) — Dianne Bish from Vision TVs the ‘The Joy of Music’ played to sold out audiences (coordinated by Barbara Thompson Wilson and Julie Thomas) First of Halloween Organ presentations at the Gothic church — ‘Phantom of the Pipes’ Start of 2 morning services — greater lay participation at the early one.

37 Outreach started doing Sunday breakfast at St Matthew’s Manse fire Mention of a Brass Ensemble 126th Anniversary guest preacher was Rev. Dr. William J. Close 1998 Another Manse fire — ‘Annus horribilis’ to quote the minister YES (Youth Expression Session) Group started/overseen by Gwen Atkinson and involved in more informal early service — 2 services continued but with some divide to congregation on generational lines (early morning contemporary service) Outreach active in shoeboxes for Operation Christmas child Spirit Connection group started — discussion of religious matters Ceiling fans installed in Sanctuary — to keep the warm air down near the people! Dr Donald Robb made a bequest of land to the church 1999 preliminary efforts to bring a refugee family from Sierra Leone — good congregational response Sung Min ordained Sandy Ferguson underwent a successful discernment process for ministry thru FM YES presented a Cosmic Christmas in December FM featured on the Vision TV show Steeple Chasing On a segment of CBC of city architecture On a church backdrop in a local film starring Mary Walsh 2000 Barbara Thompson-Wilson retired as musical director and Pierre Perron hired Major repairs required for steeple and for brickwork on south wall Accessibility project actioned with installation of Chair lift from Tobin St lobby to sanctuary

38 2001 Dec. CANMAC 50th anniversary — extracts from Scott MacMillan’s Celtic Mass for the Sea. Pierrre Perron made his Carnegie Hall debut in conducting the Mass. Steeple done Rewriting of constitution 2002 Discernment committee for Sandra Ralph (probably shouldn’t list) 2003 Hurricane Juan plans to remove the front pews Plans for a church sign Discussion of south end churches “uniting’ 2004 White Juan Death of Ian Robb Mar. 28 Service of recognition of Margaret Grant, Barbara MacDonald, Charlie MacDonald, Fred & Mary MacKinnon, Ian Robb, Arleigh Watson and Graham Thomas Dedication of a Memorial Cabinet in memory of Clifton Sturge Pierre took a choir to tour Scotland and Ireland with Scott MacMillan’s Celtic Mass for the Sea. 2005 death of Norwood (Akie) Akerlund 2006 M&S Banner given in memory of Ian & Rona Robb New church sign (corner Queen & Tobin) in memory of Marguerite Day and Charlie MacDonald Doug joined choir 61yrs previously End of YES Death of Stanley MacQueen Pew project completed 2007 Sept tribute for Bill Fong Volunteer of the Year Award YWCA used basement as Day Care during their move to new space Return to single morning service

39 Sancia Knorr as Sunday School supervisor Women’s Coffee group started Men’s meal out – became Friday Morning breakfast at Cousins 2009 As the result of the closure of one of the city’s night time homeless shelters, the lower hall of Fort Massey was provided as an ‘Out of the cold Shelter’ for them from March through April 2010 Bill Fong appointed lifetime elder Feb. Bill Fong resigns as treasurer and was replaced by several people doing the work he had done all by himself for so many years Tim Dean took over as ‘interim’ treasurer The Church heating was converted from steam heat to hot water radiators by the means of gas as opposed to the previously used oil — with the intent of saving money and being more energy efficient/eco friendly. June 6 Joint service with St Matthews for 85th Anniversary of UCC 2011 Apr Repairs needed for the north roof to the Sanctuary Apr Easter project was raising support for the application of the family of the FMC sponsored Uzbek refugee to immigrate to Canada.

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