Celebrating 150 years with the Corinth congregation

Everyone is invited to celebrate 150 years of community, worship, and shared history of the Corinth, Ontario, congregation in this special anniversary weekend Aug. 29–30, 2026.

The Corinth Branch was organized on Oct. 29, 1876, at the home of Christopher Pearson. Robert Davis, J.J. Cornish, and John Shippy served as the administrative officers, and Brother Christopher Pearson was elected the first pastor of the church, then known as the Bayham Branch. Twelve people were in attendance.

Meetings were first held in homes. In 1878, a District Conference took place in the home of Christopher Pearson, and later that year President Joseph Smith III and W.H. Kelley of the Council of Twelve were present at a service. In 1882, the branch approved plans to build a church in Corinth, and on Oct. 30, 1882, the Bayham Branch officially became the Corinth Branch. Services began in the “little white church” in Corinth in 1883.

Throughout the years, the congregation has continued to welcome members, family, and friends while serving the surrounding rural communities.

We invite everyone to join our 150th anniversary Aug 29–30 and have a chance to meet our prophet-president, Stassi Cramm. 

Make your reservation
Please RSVP to  [email protected] for each event, service, and meal with name and number attending by Sunday, Aug. 16.

Schedule
Saturday, Aug. 29
11 a.m.–3 p.m. — Meet and greet with President Stassi Cramm and her husband Steve. Ongoing activities will include the labyrinth and congregation history and photo displays. Light refreshments provided.
3 p.m. — Hymn sing and worship service with President Stassi Cramm. Offerings will support the congregation’s Care Bag ministry for people experiencing homelessness.
Dinner — Lasagna, caesar salad, garlic bread, cake, and ice cream. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request.
5 p.m. first sitting
6 p.m. second sitting
Please include sitting preference in your RSVP.
Cost
$25 adults
$10 children 12 and under
Sunday, Aug. 30
9–10 a.m. — Social time with light refreshments.
10 a.m. — Hymn sing and worship service with President Stassi Cramm. Offerings and donated dry/canned goods will support the congregation’s Food Bank ministry.
Potluck lunch following the service.