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| Ninety five years ago members of the First Baptist Church were anxious to start a work among the residents of the rapidly growing north end of the city then known as the "Annex." As a result of their efforts, on June 7, 1908, "The Annex Branch of the First Baptist Church" was formed, the first meetings taking place in the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Fairmount Avenue. The following year, on November 25, 1909, this Branch was officially organized as the Temple Baptist Church, with a charter membership of 45, the late Rev. J.A. Gordon officiating. The Rev. Gordon H. Baker became its first pastor. In January 1910, the Masonic Hall at the corner of Laurier and Park Avenues was leased and all services were held in this hall for the next two years. |
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