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Rev. Barry Beukema, Pastor of Taber United Reformed Church

Rev. Barry Beukema

Barry has been married to his wife, Valerie, since 1978. They have been blessed with 7 sons and 2 daughters, and over 25 grandchildren.

Rev. Beukema also serves as the Taber Legion chaplain. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was raised in a Christian Reformed Church home.

Education

  • B.A. in Psychology, Calvin College (1980)
  • Master of Divinity, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia (1983)

Ministry History

Pastoral Intern

Christian Reformed Church of Medicine Hat, AB

1985

Pastor

Christian Reformed Church in Burdett, AB

1984-1988

Pastor

Christian Reformed Church in Smithers, BC

1988-1992

Founding Pastor

Bethel Reformed Church of Smithers (URCNA charter member)

1992

Pastor

United Reformed Church of Thunder Bay, ON

2002-2011

Pastor

Taber United Reformed Church

2011-Present
Taber United Reformed Church

Taber United Reformed Church

A congregation of believers united to Jesus Christ by faith, proclaiming His Word faithfully in southern Alberta.

Service Times

Sunday Morning: 10:30 AM

Sunday Afternoon: 2:00 PM

Contact

4619 56 Ave, Taber, AB T1G 1G8

taberurc@gmail.com

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