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Saint Matthew’s (Abbotsford, BC) moves to new buildings
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10 July 2011
The congregation of Saint Matthew’s, in a service of departure on Sunday, July 10th, left their long-time building and walked to Grace Church which has opened their building to the Saint Matthew’s congregation. The congregational walk to the new church was lead by the crucifer, the Rev Mike Stewart, rector of Saint Matthew’s carrying the Bible, Bishop’s Don Harvey, Stephen Leung and Ron Ferris, a number of vested clergy, Archbishop Lazar Puhalo of the Russian Orthodox Church, Father Michael Gillis of Holy Nativity (Antiochian) Orthodox Church, and other ecumenical supporters. The service continued at Grace Church with a capacity congregation of 450-500 people. Bishop Ron Ferris preached and Bishop Don Harvey presided at the Eucharist.
> More photos are posted to YouTube
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(most photos were taken by Frank Wirrell)
The Rev Mike Stewart speaks at departure service in old building |
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Archbishop Lazar Puhalo and clergyman from the Russian Orthodox Church sign the guest book |
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Congregational walk to the new church |
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The Rev Mike Stewart holding the Bible in the procession to the new church building |
Bishop’s Don Harvey, Stephen Leung and Ron Ferris, a number of vested clergy |
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Bishop Don leads the other bishops and clergy in the procession to Grace Church |
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Some of the 350+ people who joined the process to the new building |
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Parishioners and supporters enter Grace Church, Saint Matthew's new home |
Capacity congregation of 450-500 worships in their new premises, Grace Church |
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Motto projected during service in Grace Church |
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Liturgical dance performed by church women |
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Bishop Ron Ferris preaches at the new building, Grace Church |
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