Congregation seeks pictures of past ministers.This year, the congregation of Knox, Meaford, Ont., is celebrating 150 years of Presbyterianism Presbyterianism, form of Christian church organization based on administration by a hierarchy of courts composed of clerical and lay presbyters. Holding a position between episcopacy (government by bishops) and Congregationalism (government by local congregation), there and is compiling a history book to mark the occasion. The church has found pictures of 22 of the 29 ministers and students who have served the community over the years. It is appealing for help in finding portraits or photos of six elusive pastors. They are: James Kennedy
Barbour was born Beith, Ayrshire, Scotland and migrated to Victoria in 1851. He married Catherine Pitty in 1858 and they had 12 childred. , 1912-1922. Anyone who might be able to help the congregation in its search is asked to contact Joel Jongkind at (tel.) 519-538-5511, or (fax) 519-538-1550, or e-mail the church at knox.presbyterian@on.aibn.com. |
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