Presbyterianism in Summerside 1853—2003

Rev. William Verwolf RSV. Charles Camegy 1937-1942 1943-1949

the twenty year period ending Dec. 31, 1945.

The first half of the Twentieth Century had been a difficult period for Summerside Presbyterian Church. From 1901 to 1949 membership size had dropped from 315 to 240 communicants — a 24% decline! Despite the setback the church had survived. The next fifty years would witness new growth and prosperity.

REV. J. DONALD MACKAY: MINISTER OF VISION 1950-1964

ev. J. Donald Mackay, a relative of the first resi— dent minister of Summerside Presbyterian Charge, Rev. Dr. Neil MacKay, succeeded Rev.

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