A Friendly Adventure: Story of the United Church Mission Among New Canadians at Teulon, Manitoba, (Hardcover)

<p>"A Friendly Adventure: Story of the United Church Mission Among New Canadians at Teulon, Manitoba" offers an insightful historical perspective on the intersection of faith and social service in early 20th-century Canada. This work documents the dedicated efforts of the United Church mission to support and integrate immigrant communities settling in the rural landscapes of Manitoba. Focusing on the mission at Teulon, the narrative details the practical implementation of the social gospel through the establishment of schools, hospitals, and community programs designed to assist newcomers in their transition to a new life.</p><p>Written by an author intimately involved in the mission's operations, the book provides a first-hand look at the challenges faced by both the missionaries and the diverse groups of immigrants they served. It emphasizes the importance of education and healthcare as vital tools for social improvement and community building. This account serves as an important record of Canadian prairie history, documenting the cultural and religious dynamics of the time. Readers will find a rich description of the humanitarian spirit that drove these domestic missionary efforts, making it a valuable resource for those interested in Canadian religious history, immigration studies, and the historical development of social institutions in Western Canada.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• A Friendly Adventure: Story of the United Church Mission Among New Canadians at Teulon, Manitoba, (Hardcover)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025666426
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 180