The first Anglican services in the Melita district were
held in 1888
and usually only for the summer months. They were held in homes and in
the Peninsula School.
In 1890 the Anglican Church in Melita was known as a Mission. About
1894 a petition was presented to Archbishop Machray of Rupertsland to
build a church.
In 1897. under the direction of Rev. William Stocker, a well-planned
church was built on Main Street. Rev. Stocker himself was the
architect. He also carved the fine communion table of solid oak, which
is still in use in the church today.
The church was dedicated on October 29, 1897, by Archbishop Machray. It
became known as Christ Church.
Adapted from Our First Century, page 80
Early Ministers of Christ Church — Melita
1890 Rev. H. J. Watson
1894-1898 Rev. Wm. Stocker
1898-1900 Rev, A. R. Davis
1904-1909 Rev. S. J. Roche
1910-1913 Rev. H. S, Ram
Adapted from Our First Century, page 80
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