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Presbytery Discusses Wider Parishes in Rural Manitoba
The Birtle Presbytery debated changing parish structure to form Wider Parishes by June 1971. Ministers and lay delegates urged caution fearing compulsion and closure of small congregations, while supporters argued the move offers future ministry amid shrinking rural populations and economic pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rivers—The United Church
Manitoba
Birtle
Holtzman
Strathclair
J. D. Quinton
Decker
Ken Houston
Minnedosa
Russell- Inglis
Birtle-Miniota
Hamiota Kenton
Rapid City
Rev. R. Clark
Hamiota-Kenton
Hamiota
Pauline Rowan
Miniota
Rev
R. Clark
Campbell Connor
Russell
Presbytery
Clark
C. Jury