The construction of Third Avenue United Church in Saskatoon began in 1910. At this time, the Methodists, later to become the United Church in 1925, worshipped at a more modest building on the corner of 3rd Avenue and 21st Street. Architect J. Semmens was selected to design the church. Construction was finished in 1913 on land bought by Temperance Colonization Society. The building’s diverse architectural features, including a massive stained glass window, a large Casavant organ, and a sprawling network of oak ceiling beams, create a unique ambiance which musicians insist gives the building the best acoustics in Saskatoon. 