History of Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church

St. Andrew's Church began as the result of the expressed need of a group of Presbyterians residing in Pembroke Parish. Many great things happen when individuals take responsibility for their spiritual welfare. The Rev. James Morrison, minister of the Presbyterian Chruch in Warwick, consented to providing a service of worship in the Town if appropriate facilities and permission were found and granted. church building

Presbyterian Worship began in the Town of Hamilton on 28th May, 1843, in the Town Hall. The desire for Presbyterian Worship in the Town was so great that, after a couple of months, they required alarger meeting place.

In just three years the congregation erected the present sanctuary on land given by Lieutenant-Colonel William Reid. The name of the Church and its gothic architecture were both requested by Govenor Reid.

The new congregation worshipped in their sanctuary for the first time 24th May, 1846. The day was chosen to honour the birthday of the Queen and makes St. Andrew's the oldest sanctuary in the City of Hamilton today.

In 1874 the congregation petitioned the Presbytery of Halifax to serve the relationship with the church in Warwick

In 1893 the chancel for an organ and choir was added to the front of the Church. In 1904 the porch was added to the entrance way. The choir room was added in 1929. During the centennial year in 1943, work started on the memorial tower. In 1993 the congregation celebrated its 150th anniversary. They initiated a Sesquicentennial Fund, a special capital fund to replace the organ and install two stained windows to commenmorate 150 years of Presbyterian Worship in Hamilton.

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