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The site of this church in Fort Langley was donated by James Mackie, Langley's first Warden. The plans for the church were provided by H. Hoy of New Westminster, and it was built by contractor Thomas Turnbull for a total cost of about $1,000. The original structure was 22 by 40 feet, and held 150 people. The dedication was held on Sunday, September 27, 1885 with Reverend Robert Jamieson and Reverend Alexander Dunn officiating. Although not part of the original plans, the tower and belfry were added during the course of construction, with the cost defrayed by Henry Wark. The bell was formerly used by the HBC steamboat "The Beaver". The bell and bell tower were damaged by a fire in 1970 and the original bell was replaced. This is the oldest church in continuous use in B.C. Originally a Presbyterian church, it became a United Church following church union (the union of the Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregationalist churches of Canada to form the United Church of Canada).