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In his closing address as moderator to the 8th
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that he began his ministry with the disadvantaged and poor, many of whom were
British and Scottish immigrants. This work became a foundation of Bryce's ministry and over the next fifteen years, he advocated for numerous marginalized groups within Toronto, Ontario and nationwide. He had a part in the
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Speaking about the influence Wesley had on his early faith formation, Bryce noted, "What impressed me about John Wesley, though, was the power with which he preached the gospel. This great evangelist preached day and night, even on street corners, established orphanages where there were none, opened
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Bryce was elected
Moderator of the United Church of Canada in 1936 and became one of the most travelled and outspoken spiritual leaders in the denomination's history. Just as in his earlier ministry, he remained an advocate for the marginalized, oppressed and voiceless in Canada and beyond. During
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dispensaries for the poor, urged that the luxuries of the rich be taxed instead of the poor, gave money to the poor 20 shillings at a time, and made, in his will, provisions that his pallbearers be six unemployed men to be paid one pound."
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