A musical beginning
Percy Hoadley arrived as choir leader and organist, and within a few years had built up the regular choir, formed a men’s choir, and developed several male quartets which were in high demand around the area. Listowel United Church was known throughout Perth County for its high calibre of musical activity. And so began a long-lasting musical history in this church.
Percy Hoadley arrived as choir leader and organist, and within a few years had built up the regular choir, formed a men’s choir, and developed several male quartets which were in high demand around the area. Listowel United Church was known throughout Perth County for its high calibre of musical activity. And so began a long-lasting musical history in this church.
Joining of congregations
By this time, the uniting instincts of Canadian Christians were active with Methodists, Congregationalists, and most Presbyterians joining forces to become the United Church of Canada. The Listowel Methodist Church, renamed Listowel United Church, witnessed 400 people taking Communion on opening day. Membership stood at 723, with 464 in the Church School.
By this time, the uniting instincts of Canadian Christians were active with Methodists, Congregationalists, and most Presbyterians joining forces to become the United Church of Canada. The Listowel Methodist Church, renamed Listowel United Church, witnessed 400 people taking Communion on opening day. Membership stood at 723, with 464 in the Church School.