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97 Days Until The UCC Anniversary

The first broadcast of a church service in eastern Canada was a notable event. The date of this broadcast was January 25, 1925 and it originated in the First Methodist Church, Charlottetown, now known as Trinity United Church.

Mr. Walter Burke, a resident of the city, had a transmitter in his home and offered to broadcast the service especially for those who were unable to attend. It was a generous offer.

The fiftieth anniversary of this event was observed on January 26, 1975, at Trinity United Church. This service included the same hymns, text, and choir anthem.

Source: Church Quirks: Stories of Congregational Life” Tansley United Church, 1999, page 2

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