Attending church services was one way that people were able to meet their neighbours. It was the church that helped to create a sense of community among the settlers. Before an actual church was built, people would often gather at someone’s home or in the school for church services. The early churches were very cold in the winter because they only had a small stove providing the heat.
PHOTO CREDIT: SASKATCHEWAN HISTORY ALBUM
Children standby as a church is getting finishing touches.
PHOTO CREDIT: WESTERN DEVELOPMENT MUSEUM
This church was built in Wolseley, SK.
Religion played a very important role in the lives of early settlers. For many people, their faith in God sustained them through great hardships. It was common for towns to have several churches of different religions.
Church helped settlers feel connected to their communities.
