THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

Thus ended the last year of the Methodist Church before the Union with the Presbyterian members of the two congregations of the Kirk and Zion who came over to Trinity in 1925. Mr. Ryan through whose splendid co—operation and great reserves of gracious- ness and Christian tact and forebearance this union was accomplished,

was joined in the church’s ministry by the Rev. E. H. Ramsay. From

that year’s Report the following closing paragraph gives indication of this fine spirit:

“It is with sincere gratitude to God that we close the history of our first year as a United Congregation. From the very beginning we have had many evidences of His approval. The utmost harmony and goodwill have prevailed and as the months have gone by there has been a growing interest in every branch of the Church’s work . . . and if with this new name “Trinity” there does but come a new spirit of consecration to the Church’s task, we shall make the future worthy

of the best traditions of the past”. (Signed) W. M. Ryan, E. H. Ramsay.

A bronze tablet was erected on the south wall of the church by the congregation at the Silver Jubilee 1950 and bears the following inscription:

“In loving memory of Rev. Wofford M. Ryan, B.A. D.D. Born 1871 ordained 1895, Died 1947. Beloved Pastor of this Church 1922-1927. It was under his leadership that at the consumation of union in 1925 the Methodists and Presbyterians of this community united to form Trinity United Church. Ereeted by the Congregation at the Silver Jubilee 1950. “At eventide it shall be light’.”

Mr. Ryan’s daughter, Marion, is still closely associated with many interests and activities in Trinity today. Mrs. Ryan’s health was far from good and throughout these crucial years of his ministry, Mr. Ryanlaboured under this heavy burden. He was held in great love and esteem by all who came under his care.

The need for extension of the work created Park Royal congre- gation in 1958 and a new church was built in Parkdale. In 1960 land was acquired in Spring Park area and a temporary building erected and the work progresses with a new Manse on Dunkirk Street in 1962 to serve that area. With a view to the future a site adjacent to Clifton Church in Bunbury was secured by the congrega— tions of Clifton and Mount Herbert in 1963, the two points having become part of Trinity Pastoral Charge in 1962.

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