History - Church Timelines

1971-Present - Plymouth-Trinity United Church

1971

Plymouth United Church and Trinity United Church came together to form Plymouth-Trinity United Church, after each congregation voted and Presbytery approval was received.

The Plymouth congregation, as a former Congregationalist church, relinquished its rights as to property and accepted the regulations as laid down by the United Church of Canada in the Model Deed of 1925.

The Trinity buildings were sold and demolished, after bringing to the Plymouth building the rose window and War Memorial tablet. Two back-lit frames containing the dedication inscriptions from all the memorial windows were also made and hung on either side of the main door. The Trinity memorial chimes became part of the Plymouth organ.

The first service of the combined congregation was held on September 12, 1971. The Rev. J. Cedric Arnold and Dr. R. Graham Barr served together for one year until Dr. Barr retired on June 30, 1972. This is the bulletin of the first service (click for full-size image).

1974

In June 1974, Trinity Memorial Chapel was dedicated, with sections of windows from the Trinity building as well as the pulpit, communion table and baptismal font.

1975

Church Council and Commissions replaced the session, stewards and Official Board.

The quarterly publication P-T News was started by Charles Rublee.

1980

Regular issues of Update replaced P-T News.

1985

150th Anniversary Celebrations took place on October 19-20, 1985. An Anniversary supper followed by entertainment and a special service of Sunday worship were held. The Trinity Bell on the lawn outside the church building was dedicated (click for full-size image).

1987

The Casavant organ was rebuilt and restored to create a brighter sound. Click here for more information.

1989

The exterior of the Plymouth-Trinity building was classed as a Historical Monument by the Quebec Government.

1990

The front pillars outside the church were restored.

1993

Plymouth-Trinity welcomed its first woman minister, the Rev. Jane Aikman.

1996

An elevator was installed linking the main hall and the sanctuary, and was dedicated on March 24, 1996.

2002

The main halls of the church were renovated and repainted; the old stage curtains and wallpaper were removed.

2003

The Memorial Chimes were restored and rededicated, and exterior speakers sounded the chimes for the first time in over thirty years.