The Addison United Pastoral Charge has been offering its support to the Old Hay Bay Church for many years.
Congregation members have planned day trips to the church when the congregation’s members Ray Bower and Elaine Farley have been there as custodians and I am sure that this is reflective of previous and current custodians. Addison is also pleased to have its member Elaine on the Board of Trustees and its current fundraising campaign.
Several of the pilgrimage services have been attended by members and their families. The one that was most memorable was the 2017’s 225th Anniversary of the church which was preceded by the Bay of Quinte’s UCW Presbyterial 55th Service and Communion. We even organized a bus and members of other United congregations joined us on that day as well.
The charge has also done a Sunday service around the history of Methodism and the church and receives updates on events of the OHBC church.
When the United Church Women put out a call to support the rebuilding of the windows, the UCW and the congregation responded by making financial donations.
The Addison United Pastoral charge supports the historic significance of the Old Hay Bay Church. We need to do all we can to preserve our roots and faith and will continue to attend events and support the efforts of the Hay Bay Board of Trustees.
Robin Hoy, Admin Chair on behalf of the Addison United Church Council and its congregants