Here from the Beginning
An exhibition that show cases the contributions and experiences of Black people within the church, amplifying voices that have long been overshadowed. This is a celebration of faith, history, community, and the United Church of Canada.
Black History Exhibition Launches as Part of United Church’s 100th Anniversary
A Celebration of Resilience, Belonging, and Bold Discipleship
** Owen Sound, Ontario, February 12th – 16th, 2026**
Georgian Shores United Church, in conjunction with Central Westside United Church, and First United Church are proud to announce the highly anticipated visit of the Black History Exhibition: “Here From the Beginning,” an inspiring tribute to the profound contributions of Black Communities to the United Church of Canada. The exhibition promises to educate, inspire, and empower visitors with it’s message of unity and belonging. The exhibition aims to enable attendees to recall the history of the United Church through the perspectives of Black people, uncovering often-overlooked aspects of the church’s history and interpreting it’s legacy through a new lens.
This milestone event, part of the 100th Anniversary celebrations of the church, will open its doors as follows:
Thursday, February 12th 5:00-8:00pm
Friday, February 13th 5:00-8:00pm
Saturday, February 14th 10:00am–4:00pm
Sunday, February15th 2:00-4:00pm
Monday, February 16th 10:00am-4:00pm
Georgian Shores United Church, 997 4th Avenue East, Owen Sound
Central Westside United Church, 310 3rd Avenue West, Owen Sound
British Methodist Episcopal Church, (BME) 245 11th Street West, Owen Sound