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Youngsters sing and pray at an evangelistic musical service in Cody Hall at St
Youngsters sing and pray at an evangelistic musical service in Cody Hall at St

Youngsters sing and pray at an evangelistic musical service in Cody Hall at St

Date2/11/1972
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Original Toronto Star caption: Youngsters sing and pray at an evangelistic musical service in Cody Hall at St. Paul's Anglican Church on Bloor St. E. Up to 500 people; mostly teenagers; attend the Thursday night meetings of the Catacomb Club led by Merv and Merla Watson. The mixture of old-time revival meeting; modern hootenanny and classical concert contrasts with traditional church youth programs. The emphasis is on personal experience and emotion.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013177F
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