December 23, 2010, was the day the historic Highgate United Church began a new life since ceasing to be a place of worship in June 2010. Named to honour one of the founders of the Highgate community, Mary Webb Gosnell, The Mary Webb Cultural and Community Centre will be a venue for entertainment, presentations, education, cultural and community activities.
A group of volunteers in the community has purchased the heritage church and is undertaking an adaptive re-use project that will see this beautiful 100 year old heritage structure host high profile music concerts, art and artisan exhibitions and sales, cultural events as well as a place to gather for members of the local and broader community. This unique rounded building with a stained glass domed ceiling, inclined floor with curved pews and incredible acoustics has already seen a very successful photography exhibitions and musical events.
MARY WEBB CENTRE BOARD – 2013 – 2014 – EXECUTIVE
| Position | Name |
| Chair | Marg Eberle |
| Vice-Chair | Scott McAllister |
| Secretary | John Henderson |
| Treasurer | Martha Gammage |
MARY WEBB CENTRE BOARD – 2013 – 2014 – NON-EXECUTIVE
| Position | Name |
| Building Chair | Tom Fenton |
| Finance Chair | John Henderson |
| Gallery & Exhibitions Chair | Marie Spence |
| Membership Chair | Cheryl Littlejohn |
| Marketing Chair | Marlee Robinson |
| Music Chair | Peter Garapick |
| Director | Tom Button |
| Ex-officio – Past Chair | Louise Scott |
FOUNDING DIRECTORS 2010 – 2011
David H. Butler, Chair Margaret I. Eberle, Vice Chair John L. Henderson, Secretary Peter N. Garapick David Benson Marlee L. Robinson Michael C. Davis M. Louise Scott John Taylor
BOARD MEMBERS: Four volunteers will be elected to the Board of Directors in October 2012 for a 3-year term. Directors must be/become members prior to serving on the Board. Please contact Marg Eberle, vice-chair of the Board, for information. NOTE: much of our communications and business is conducted via e-mail, thus access to a computer and the internet is necessary. Please apply to the appropriate director giving your background and how you can help.