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Many of our members are aware of the
Columbarium that is to the left of the altar.
However, we are often asked what's back
there, where is the Columbarium, what is a
Columbarium? A little bit of history and
information for you might answer some
questions.
A Columbarium is a vault housing niches for
urns containing the ashes of the deceased.
Many churches have a Columbarium,
however it is unusual for a church of a
smaller size to be fortunate enough to have
one.
Ours was commissioned in 1987 as a result of
the leadership and foresight of Father Ken
Roush, Lois Nansen, Pat Brower, Kathy
Fitzpatrick and Dick Born. Since that time
niches have been added periodically to
accommodate the use by our members. Since
adding niches just over a year ago, several
have already been purchased. There is room
for a total of 168 niches.
The Columbarium committee oversees the
sale of niches and the construction and
maintenance of the columbarium. The
current members are Lois Nansen and Vicki Howell. Pastor Susan serves as Ex Officio. One member rotates off each
January at the Annual Meeting .
Qualifications are interest, caring for those
who have been entrusted to us by families and
being involved in your church. This is an
important ministry that honors all our loved
ones: a final resting place for ashes of the
deceased; a place to come, pray and
remember our family and friends; and a
lasting memorial for the benefit of the whole
Body of Christ.
If you have never stepped into the
Columbarium, please do so. The history of
Church of Our Saviour was created by many
now inurned there. Should you like
information regarding the Columbarium you
may contact any of the committee members
or Pastor Susan.
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