The 100th anniversary of a parish is no trivial occasion – miss it, and you won’t be around for the next one! So, of course, it is an event to be properly commemorated. But how? Obviously, a special centennial service and party are in order (see p. 8!) But what else? We decided that the most fitting – and useful – tribute to our parish’s 100-year history was a written account of that history.
Supported by the Parish History Committee (formed specifically for the Centennial), Dr. Michael Silverthorne – a retired professor of Classics at McGill and parishioner – spent many months researching, conducting interviews, compiling and writing to produce the text for this 55-page parish history book.
We also wanted this publication to capture the life of Christ Church Beaurepaire throughout the years visually as well. Yevgeniya Amis employed her experience as editor and graphic designer to marry historic images and current photos with Michael Silverthorne’s text, producing a colourful and dynamic account of the parish’s first 100 years.
This full-colour edition is available for $20. Contact Rev. Joel Amis to purchase a copy.
