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Zelma United Church

2nd Avenue E, Zelma, Saskatchewan, S0K, Canada

Formally Recognized: 1981/12/07

Front Elevation, 2005.; Government of Saskatchewan, Brett Quiring, 2005.
Zelma United Church
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Other Name(s)

Zelma United Church
Zelma Presbyterian Mission Church
Zelma Union Church

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Construction Date(s)

1909/01/01 to 1909/12/31

Listed on the Canadian Register: 2006/02/27

Statement of Significance

Description of Historic Place

Zelma United Church is a Municipal Heritage Property located on three village lots within the Village of Zelma on 2nd Avenue East. The property features a one-storey, wood-frame church constructed in 1909 surrounded by a small, open yard.

Heritage Value

The heritage value of Zelma United Church lies in the property’s historic role as the centre of Zelma’s religious life. The church was constructed in 1909 by the local Presbyterian congregation. As the only church built in the community, the property became the central place of worship, and attracted parishioners from a variety of protestant faiths. As a result, the congregation joined the Church Union Movement in 1917, which advocated the union of the Christian community in one church. In 1925, the church joined the United Church of Canada when it was formed through the amalgamation of most Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregationalist churches in Canada. Although the property discontinued hosting regular religious services in 1982, it is still used for a variety of community and religious events each year.

Source:

Village of Zelma Bylaw 1-1981.

Character-Defining Elements

The heritage value of the Zelma United Church resides in the following character-defining elements:
-those elements that reflect the property’s role as a religious institution, including its position on its original location, the signage inside the front entrance and exterior front signage;
-the open yard surrounding the church.

Recognition

Jurisdiction

Saskatchewan

Recognition Authority

Local Governments (SK)

Recognition Statute

Heritage Property Act, s. 11(1)(a)

Recognition Type

Municipal Heritage Property

Recognition Date

1981/12/07

Historical Information

Significant Date(s)

n/a

Theme - Category and Type

Building Social and Community Life
Religious Institutions

Function - Category and Type

Current

Religion, Ritual and Funeral
Religious Facility or Place of Worship

Historic

Architect / Designer

n/a

Builder

n/a

Additional Information

Location of Supporting Documentation

Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation Heritage Resources Branch 1919 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK File: MHP 603

Cross-Reference to Collection

Fed/Prov/Terr Identifier

MHP 603

Status

Published

Related Places

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