Christmas 2013 at Fishburn United Church

Eileen McGlynn

Fishburn United Church is located 20 miles southeast of Pincher Creek and is still used for special events by the congregation.

In the late 1800's church services were held in homes and at the Old Fishburn School.  February, 1904 a group got together and decided a church should be built, and donations started to come in.   The Varley family donated the land.

It is said that Fishburn had a United Church 21 years before its birth in 1925.  Presbyterians, Methodists, and Baptists all worked together to build a house of God.

The first service was held August 28, 1904.  Over the years many denominations have passed through those historic doors.   December 22, 2013 was no exception.  A Christmas Gathering was held at Fishburn United Church, 109 years later.  Neighbours from many faiths participated.

People came with vans, cars, feed trucks, and a team and wagon.

Thank you to all of you who continue to support our beautiful little church and made this a very special event.