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A Sunday School of 50 children and eight teachers was started by Miss Helen Mack

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November 27, 1955 - First Worship Service

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November 27, 1955 - First Worship Service

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Wembley Public School conducted by Rev. J. L. Carder

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Rev. Bernard Warren was called to be the first full-time minister (until June 30, 1962)

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St. Peter's Church became a one-point self-supporting charge with 223 active resident members among 175 families.

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October 16, 1960 - New Building Dedicated

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October 16, 1960 - New Building Dedicated

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The new church building which cost approximately $176,00.00 and designed to seat 375 people with another 90 in the balcony.

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Rev. Warren was succeeded by Rev. D. Bruce MacDougall who was called from Massey United Church (July 1, 1962 to October 31, 1972)

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The church building was destroyed in a disastrous fire on Saturday, April 8, 1972

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Rev. G. Rupert Evans from West Humber United Church in Toronto became minister on May 1, 1973

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May 5, 1974 - New Church Building Dedicated

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May 5, 1974 - New Church Building Dedicated

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The congregation worshipped at St. Mark’s United Church from September 23, 1973 until the dedication of the new St. Peter’s Church

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Rev. Bessie Lane was called from Cambridge Street United church in Lindsay, Ontario to be the new minister at St. Peter’s (until June 30, 1988)

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The General Council, meeting at Laurentian University, made an apology to Indigenous People of Canada

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Feb 2,1986  At ACM a motion was passed to sponsor a Vietnamese family in partnership with the Federal Government.  

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Feb 2,1986  At ACM a motion was passed to sponsor a Vietnamese family in partnership with the Federal Government.  

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Oct 6 1986   - 8  arrived
Oct 10 1986  - 6 arrived
Apr 13 1987 - 10 arrived

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Still married!!! Julie and Cameron Beare

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Rev. Dawn Vaneyk who had recently moved to Sudbury from the Mindemoya Pastoral Charge, Manitoulin Island appointed as supply and subsequently called and settled to St. Peter's.

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In November of 89 the annual Advent Event at St Peter's was started and has continued to present day.

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In the early 90's (91, 92?) Members of St Peter's organized and participated in two canoe trips. The first was to Collin's Inlet canoeing down the Mahzenazing River. The second was to the West Arm of Lake Nipissing.

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In 1993 St Peter's choir joined with the Bel Canto Chorus to put on a performance of Bach's St Mathew's Passion.

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Annual event hosted by M&S for 17 years raised a total of $74,158. for charities.

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Oct 1998 - Apology to former Residential School students

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Oct 1998 - Apology to former Residential School students

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In October of 1998, the United Church offered an apology to former students of United Church Residential Schools. By the end of the decade, the safety of people served by the United Church, as in other organizations, became a high priority issue.

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2001 St. Peter's becomes involved with Camp Lorrain 

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2001 St. Peter's becomes involved with Camp Lorrain 

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Katie Schell becomes a Sr Counsellor and for several years a number of St. Peter's children and youth attend summer camps. Gillian Schell, Wayne and Anne Jeffkins and Joyce and Gailand MacQueen become regular volunteers.

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Reaffirmation of our marriage covenant for our 25th Anniversary conducted by Reverend Dawn Vaneyk. Reception followed in the Heritage Hall.

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May 5 to May 7, 2006      50th Anniversary 

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May 5 to May 7, 2006      50th Anniversary 

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Homecoming Weekend

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Feb. 24, 2007 - M&S mystery dinner FUNdraiser  with Maitre Di Sala Donaldo, Mama Maria, Mafioso Jim, and musical stylings of Eleanor & Cristina Masotti and Stewart Doran.    

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Feb. 24, 2007 - M&S mystery dinner FUNdraiser  with Maitre Di Sala Donaldo, Mama Maria, Mafioso Jim, and musical stylings of Eleanor & Cristina Masotti and Stewart Doran.    

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In 2007 the Finlay/Legault family came to St. Peter's United Church having just moved to Sudbury and found a welcoming, engaging, vibrant congregation that helped us raise Andra and Aidan in a loving environment. We are forever grateful .

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May 2007 - January 2016 - Sudbury Minga for Maasai & WE Pimbiniet ... empowering generations with the education, tools and resources to lift themselves out of poverty and create their own sustainable future. 

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May 2007 - January 2016 - Sudbury Minga for Maasai & WE Pimbiniet ... empowering generations with the education, tools and resources to lift themselves out of poverty and create their own sustainable future. 

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Asante Sana to St. Peter's M&S (Geranium Sales), UCW, Choir, Spirit Quest, Youth and individuals!

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St. Peter's Labyrinth at the Grotto of Lourdes

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St. Peter's Labyrinth at the Grotto of Lourdes

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The labyrinth was built in June 2007 and dedicated in September of 2007.  The labyrinth was a gift from the congregation of St. Peter's United Church to the people of Sudbury, Ontario on the occasion of St. Peter's 50th Anniversary.

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Katie Schell and Jamie Arrowsmith

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September 2009 - Ground-breaking ceremony for church addition

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September 2009 - Ground-breaking ceremony for church addition

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Growing on the Rock campaign begun in 2009 to expand the office wing, add an elevator for accessibility, and install a commercial kitchen in the basement. Ground breaking ceremony held in September 2009, with work to be completed in early 2010.

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Officiated by Reverend Dawn on March 12, 2011

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Sept. 18, 2011 - Peace Sunday Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony and prayers for peace by local faith communities

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Sept. 18, 2011 - Peace Sunday Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony and prayers for peace by local faith communities

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Joined other youth leaders and youth in Ottawa 2012,2013 and 2014 at Worshiplude weekend meeting United Church folk from across the country. An awesome event for all involved ,creating bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime.

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The Affirm Service was held at St. Peter's

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July 2013 - Affirm banner on Summer Service sign

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July 2013 - Affirm banner on Summer Service sign

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2013 Summer - St Peter's Continues to Support the LGBTQ2S+ Community

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2013 Summer - St Peter's Continues to Support the LGBTQ2S+ Community

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2013 - Legacy gift from St Paul's to every charge in Presbytery prior to closing

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2013 - Legacy gift from St Paul's to every charge in Presbytery prior to closing

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St. Paul’s United Church amalgamated with St. Peter’s.

Posted by Shirley Taylor

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Service to welcome members of St Paul's to St Peter's, special thanks to good will ambassadors Judy Bell, Earl Park and Ellen Wilson

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November 2015 - Syrian Refugee Sponsorship

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November 2015 - Syrian Refugee Sponsorship

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St. Peter's Council approved initiation of the St. Peter's Refugee Sponsorship Project.  St. Peter's sponsored and supported a Syrian family displaced by the Syrian Civil War.  The family arrived to Sudbury on December 7, 2016, consisting of parents and 6 children.  An older son arrived on May 29, 2019.  This project was concluded on June 5, 2020.
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Posted by Lori Adams

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August 2016, 2018 & 2019 - Family Camp at Camp Winabosca

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August 2016, 2018 & 2019 - Family Camp at Camp Winabosca

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Helped at Family Camp August 2016, 2018 and 2019 getting to know children and parents in our congregation better and praising God together around the table and campfire. A place of peace in our lives.

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Saturday, November 12, 2016  An Evening Of Music - a benefit house concert featuring The Sudbury Guitar Trio, Duo 46, Jamie Arrowsmith in support of St. Peter's Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Project 

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Saturday, November 12, 2016  An Evening Of Music - a benefit house concert featuring The Sudbury Guitar Trio, Duo 46, Jamie Arrowsmith in support of St. Peter's Syrian Refugee Sponsorship Project 

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Had the opportunity to be a youth group leader at Rendezvous -a United Church youth gathering in Montreal August 2017. Aidan Legault ,from St. Peter's congregation, was one of the key note speakers. He made us proud. It was an energizing, joy and spirit filled event .I met many wonderful ,enthusiastic adult youth leaders and youth from across Canada who are passionate ,energetic people living out their faith with gusto.

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2018 - St. Peter's is a Supporter of First Nations Child & Family Caring Society

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2018 - St. Peter's is a Supporter of First Nations Child & Family Caring Society

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March 18, 2006-Celebrating 50 years of church membership at St Peter's

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March 18, 2006-Celebrating 50 years of church membership at St Peter's

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Rena Gilpin fondly remembers becoming a member of St Peter's and receiving a special membership pin 50 years later!

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Mar. 4, 2018 - M&S Lunch & Learn: Blanket Exercise

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Mar. 4, 2018 - M&S Lunch & Learn: Blanket Exercise

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Walking the path of Reconciliation
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Posted by Lori Adams

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Rites of Passage: Spirit NameDuring a worship service at St-Peter’s in April 2018, Reverend Dawn gave time and space to two 10 and 11 year old Anishinaabe brothers to recognize their rites of passage. Earlier that year, they had received their Spirit Names from  elder Gloria Oshkabewisens. The elder spoke and educated the congregation about the importance of Spirit Names and rites of passage. Gifts were also bestowed onto the boys from caring Native Parishioners and the church. During fellowship, the boys offered food that they enjoy such as elk, bannock and strawberries. Lynda L. 

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Rites of Passage: Spirit NameDuring a worship service at St-Peter’s in April 2018, Reverend Dawn gave time and space to two 10 and 11 year old Anishinaabe brothers to recognize their rites of passage. Earlier that year, they had received their Spirit Names from  elder Gloria Oshkabewisens. The elder spoke and educated the congregation about the importance of Spirit Names and rites of passage. Gifts were also bestowed onto the boys from caring Native Parishioners and the church. During fellowship, the boys offered food that they enjoy such as elk, bannock and strawberries. Lynda L. 

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Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders present their programs to St-Peter's every April

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Cubs, Scouts, Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders present their programs to St-Peter's every April

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Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters September 30, 2018

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Orange Shirt Day - Every Child Matters September 30, 2018

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Orange Shirt Day is an event designed to educate people and promote awareness in Canada about the Indian residential school system and the impact it has had on Indigenous  communities for over a century—an impact recognized as a cultural genocide, and an impact that continues today. It is held annually on September 30. St-Peter's parishioners were encouraged to wear an orange shirt. Reverend Dawn recognized that in 1986, the United Church of Canada apologized for its role in the residential school system.

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October 16, 2018 - M&S presented a documentary by Alanis Obomsawin giving voice to residential school survivors, children and Indigenous culture.

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October 16, 2018 - M&S presented a documentary by Alanis Obomsawin giving voice to residential school survivors, children and Indigenous culture.

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April 13, 2019-Funeral Service for Elizabeth Lumbama

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April 13, 2019-Funeral Service for Elizabeth Lumbama

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An "experiential dinner" hosted by M&S to address issues of global poverty.
- Posted by Lori Adams

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Dedication of stained glass window marking the amalgamation of St. Paul's and St. Peter's

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An annual event, Birthday Sunday, invites bakers to prepare themed birthday cakes, one for every month of the year. Then, parishioners are invited to sit at the table marked by their birth month. The youth are asked to parade one cake at a time and bring it to the appropriate table as someone explains, using the microphone, the theme of the cake and identifies the bakers. This February 2019 theme was a link to the Aboriginal calendars that are not the same as the western calendar. They are lunar calendars that are logical to a people who are closely linked to nature. The different times of the moon are closely linked to corresponding important yearly events.  Here is a picture of Charlie Last-Julien bringing forward the February Bear Moon cake to honor his Grandmother that had passed away the previous month.

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Winter Solstice Celebration - December 21, 2019

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Winter Solstice Celebration - December 21, 2019

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The winter solstice is an event that has been observed for millennia by many Indigenous ancestors. Reverend Dawn initiated a special ceremony during celestial events like the winter and summer solstices, she asked Tobias Last-Julien, a 13 year old Anishinaabe parishioner to share his teachings around a sacred fire where he placed medicine asemaa (tobacco) and asked Creator to guide all who were assembled to go inward with deep intention, to care for their spiritual selves, their bodies and minds, their loved ones and families, and to prepare themselves for the longer days of darkness ahead.

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March 22, 2020 Our First On-Line Service

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March 22, 2020 Our First On-Line Service

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The challenges of the first COVID shutdown contained a silver lining... propelling St. Peter’s forward into providing our services on-line and extending our congregation into the virtual dimension.

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Beginning with the Good Friday service St. Peter's went on location and to the field for many of it's services at the beginning of the pandemic.

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Indigenous Day at the Cairn - June 21, 2020

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Indigenous Day at the Cairn - June 21, 2020

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Drumming and a prayer by Dawn to the 4 directions, that included unfurling the 4 colours of the medicine wheel,  marked National Indigenous Day at the Cairn.
Carol Germa

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Dawn's dedicated support of M&S inspires us to love and serve others.
- Posted by Lori Adams

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September 27, 2020 - Closing of a Covenant Chapter

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September 27, 2020 - Closing of a Covenant Chapter

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The last service at St. Peter’s conducted by Rev. Dawn Vaneyk, concluding her time as minister of the church after 32 years here.

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St. Peter's River Sunday:  Closing a Covenant Sept 27, 2020

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March 21, 2021 - 1 Year of On-Line Services

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March 21, 2021 - 1 Year of On-Line Services

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The Transition Ministry Team, along with consultant Rev. Joe Ramsay, led us in worship on this Sunday which marked 1 year of on-line services with our expanded virtual congregation.

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St. Peter's March 21, 2021 service - 5th Sunday of Lent