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1947-1948

1947 - 1948

We were established by Minister Bob Mclaren in 1947-48 as the "Christian Leadership Training School" established to "provide courses and experience relevant to the role of Christians and to serve as a Centre for study of present day issues and problems in the church, in the community and in society at large."

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1967

In 1967 the board formally changed the name to the "Naramata Centre for Continuing Education" with a focus on lay leadership training, over the years becoming a transformative place for congregational families over the summers and a place for youth and young adult leadership development over many now famous 'Winter Sessions'.

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1980-90s

During the 80's and 90's, the Centre hosted up to 350 people onsite in community and worship.

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2000’s

The 2000's saw continued growth with Winter Session, the completion of the Chapel, Orchard Courts and Creekside Commons that continue to welcome visitors today.

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Today

But love for the Centre was too strong. The community rallied and with enormous volunteer support and commitment from the Pacific Region, the Centre re-opened in 2016. By 2018, the Centre was back in full swing with children's programming, potlucks, worship and Music Week!