Clarenville is a town on the east coast of Newfoundland that was incorporated in 1951.
The population is relatively small, numbering only about 6,300, however Clarenville is growing
slowly while the overall population of Newfoundland is shrinking..
Ship building was a big industry in town, starting in 1942, but now it is only a small part of the
economy. The making of asphalt and creosote are also local industries along with agriculture.
Additionally, Clarenville is known for its beaches and beautiful shoreline, therefore tourism is
now a big draw to the community.
The church community in Clarenville is very active and from what I have gathered they all work
together and share their resources for the good of the community. Another thing is that
pastors and priests from various congregations all over the area where we will be singing from
St Johns to Eastport all seem to be on a first name basis and are willing to share equipment like
risers and keyboards.
Calvary Pentecostal church has been active in Clarenville for 75 years. They started in one
woman’s house, and kept on moving to larger and larger buildings as the congregation grew.
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