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Kelowna’s Central Okanagan United Church Celebrates 100 Years in the Community - Okanagan

  • The Central Okanagan United Church in Kelowna marked its 100th anniversary with a bell-ringing ceremony on June 12, 2025.
  • The celebration followed the church's founding 100 years ago and reflected its history of amalgamating four congregations into one community.
  • Events included ringing the church bells 100 times, and church leaders highlighted past challenges and inclusivity efforts, such as the 1988 ordination decision.
  • Volunteer Beryl Itani reflected on a century of the church’s Christian heritage, while Rev. Perry described the choice to ordain individuals regardless of their sexual orientation as a highly contentious decision.
  • The milestone showed the church’s resilience and community presence as it continues adapting its mission amid social and cultural changes.
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The RecordThe Record
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United Church celebrates a century

Members of the Living Spirit United Church gathered together with other community members to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the United Church in Canada last weekend.

·Waterloo, Canada
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Beachburg Pastoral Charge marks United Church’s 100th

Beachburg -- The United Church of Canada (UCC) marked the 100 anniversary of its founding on Tuesday, June 10.

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Chemainus Valley CourierChemainus Valley Courier
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Chemainus United Church celebrates 75 years

Event coincides with centennial of United Church of Canada

·Chemainus, Canada
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Kelowna’s Central Okanagan United Church celebrates 100 years in the community - Okanagan

The milestone is a rare one for many churches these days, but the congregation on the corner of Bernard Avenue and Richter Street is defying the odds.

·Toronto, Canada
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United Church of Canada honoured Sunday for 100 years of worship

While the official centennial of the United Church of Canada is today, various congregations of the region celebrated a little bit early with a unique service.

·Hamilton, Canada
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United Church celebrates a century, in song

A gathering of about 100 people on the Court House Green Sunday afternoon celebrated, through hymn, the centenary of the inauguration of the United Church of Canada.

·Brockville, Canada
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