Sardis Elementary is named after the community of Sardis.
Sardis is said to have been named when Althea Vedder was asked to name the new community. Apparently, Vedder opened her bible at random and placing down her finger on a page, Sardis was chosen. According to The Bible, Sardis was a seat of one of the seven churches of Asia.
The Bible reads: “Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy” (Revelation 3:4, New International Version).
Community: Sardis
References:
- The Bible. New International Version
Photograph Caption: Pupils inside of Sardis School, ca.191-. [Chilliwack Museum and Archives, P1901]