06/04/2026
1876 was the 100th independence year from England,
the 25th anniversary of the forming of the Big Canoe congregation. So a bell was commissioned to be cast out in West Troy, New York for the church. In the raised script It says
COME TO THE HOUSE OF GOD
in both Norwegian and English - to enable all who viewed the bell to be able to read the script.
This same bell has been ringing since 1876 as a welcoming signal for the members.
We have Bible Study at 8:45 AM in our lower level
10 AM Joint worship service with Holy Communion
Pastor Gies is our guest pastor for this June 7th service and bible study
Our current brick church was constructed in 1903 , so this bell was also in the original limestone church on the North side of the road.
