Conclusion
These pioneer families left their marks, not
only on our church, but on our community. Three of these families have
given their names to city streets--Slater Avenue, Graham Street and
Murdy Circle. In addition, Senator Murdy is remembered by Murdy Park,
Murdy Community Center, Murdy Elementary School and the Murdy Circle
Fire Station. Other members are also commemorated by place names, such
as the George Gothard family, who joined our church on July 5, 1914,
with Gothard Street and, of course, the street where our church is
located was named for Vernon Heil, whose name appears often in early
Board minutes. Nor could any recitation of members, who made a lasting
contribution to our city, fail to mention in our more recent history,
Norma Brandel Gibbs, former mayor both of Huntington Beach and Seal
Beach, founder of Interval House and other community services, whose
crucial contribution to the building of the Huntington Beach Central
Library is described on a plaque in this magnificent edifice. So our
history at Community Church continues to widen and deepen in an "endless
line of splendor."
On January 8, 2006, the finale for CUMC's year long celebration of it's
100th anniversary occurred. Excerpts published throughout
2005, further describing our heritage, can be found by clicking on the
following link: 100 Years of Community.
Yes, "we have a goodly heritage."
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