Rev. G.A. Wilson was minister of the Presbyterian church at Vernon, And Caledonian Valley from 1894-1899.

The present United Church (used by the church of Christ) in Lumby was built during Rev. Wilson's time, the services previously having been conducted in the home of J. Nesbitt. The project of building was entered into heartily; a lot being contributed by Mr. Louis Morand, the hotel keeper, and the people doing practically all the work themselves.

When Vernon required morning and evening services, Mr. Wilson continued to drive out there for the afternoon service at Lumby every second week - a thirty mile drive with a horse and buggy, between 1 p. m. and 6 p.m., with a service included. Often after a social event at Lumby, he drove back to Vernon after midnight. After a time a student was secured for Lumby and Coldstream. W.E. Knowles was the first; then L.E. Gosling, Parr, Donald McFarlane, Smith and afterwards, Rev.R.G. Vans, a retired minister. Their territory included Cherry Creek, Fruitlands, Mabel Lake and also the Commanage and Okanagan Landing.