Church of the Nativity, Malvern, celebrated its 50th anniversary on March 30 with an evening of praise, worship, thanksgiving and sumptuous food. The evening’s celebration commenced with a service officiated by Bishop Andrew Asbil and included performances by Joy Lapps on steel pan, drumming by John Odell, a solo rendition by Rose Worrell and an anthem from the church’s choir.
Attendees received a history of the church’s existence, from its formation in 1974 by the Rev. Victor Reigel to its current priest, the Rev. Amirold Lazard. The history outlined all the clergy at Nativity over its 50-year history.
The church received congratulatory messages from Canada’s prime minister, local city councilor Jamaal Myers, the TTC chair, and MPP Vijay Thanigasalam.
The church recognized past Incumbents: the Rev. Canon Donald Butler, the Rev. Pam Prideaux and the Rev. Vernon LaFleur. They were each presented with a glass plaque, as was Bishop Asbil. Also receiving recognition for their years of contribution and dedication to the church’s life and ministry were 15 members of Nativity’s congregation.
The evening concluded with a dinner reception. Special thanks are extended to the Parish Committee for their work on planning this event.
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