In 1891, Reverend Magnus J. Skaptason preached a dramatic Easter sermon in the Arborg area, signalling local support for the formation of the Unitarian Church, a new church formed in opposition to the Lutheran Church. Unitarianism quickly took hold throughout North America. In the Interlake, there were 13 Unitarian congregations established and eight buildings constructed. Today only the church buildings at Arborg, Gimli and Arnes remain. The Arborg Unitarian Church was constructed in 1927 by volunteers from the congregation. It was designated in 1998 as a municipal heritage site.
Arborg Unitarian Church (September 2010)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Arborg Unitarian Church (October 2019)
Source: Rose KuzinaSite Coordinates (lat/long): 50.90633, W97.21600
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Gimli Unitarian Church (76 Second Avenue, Gimli, RM of Gimli)
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Municipally Designated Historic Sites
Arborg Unitarian Church, Manitoba Historic Resources Branch.
We thank Rose Kuzina for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 21 January 2022
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