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History |
St. Andrew's United Church was formed from Methodist and Presbyterian Churches at the time of the birth of the United Church of Canada in 1925.
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The earliest forebearers of this congregation were the Methodists, who, led by Rev. William Black, built a church on Argyle Street, Halifax in 1787. Presbyterians opened a church on Barrington Street in 1817.
Both the Methodists and Presbyterians built and moved into a number of different churches over the years. At the time of church union in 1925, the United Methodists and St. Andrew's Presbyterian congregations joined to form St. Andrew's United Church.
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The bell, cast in Glasgow, Scotland, was presented to the 'Old' St. Andrew's in 1871, and was rung at the dedication of the church in 1927.
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Today |
The present congregation is drawn mostly from the South End of the city, but people attend from throughout metro and environs. About 400 families are within its pastoral care.
St. Andrew's has an active congregation and is focused on Sunday worship. It seeks to provide for all ages and has an extensive community outreach program.
The present building, constructed of gray granite and built along modified gothic lines, was completed and dedicated in 1927. The attractiveness of the sanctuary is enhanced by the beautiful stained-glass memorial windows.
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Restoration |
(Updated Feb 18, 2005)
A restoration program for the church was started in 1992 with replacement of the gable roof.
In 1994 work continued on the masonry of the Robie and Edward Streets sides and the tower of the Church, and the replacement of the Robie Street window.
In 1997 (the last phase of the program), work was completed on the masonry of the Coburg Road and south sides, the remaining windows including the large west window, and on the copper aisle roofs of the Sanctuary.
This restoration work which had been estimated to cost $1 million was completed at a total cost of about $700,000 and that debt has been retired.
Projects completed in the last two years were as follows:
The exterior of the church hall has been painted Filter fabric has been placed on the interior of the louvers and an enhanced drainage system installed in the tower bell room to reduce water penetration Interior of the church sanctuary, narthex and entry was painted
Projects remaining to be completed on the church include:
A Maintenance Plan was prepared at the request of the Official Board of Saint Andrew's United Church - to identify annual, short term and long term maintenance requirements for the Church, Hall and Grounds (within an annual budget of $50,000 per year).
Actions based on this plan should be sufficient to make minor repairs during the year, and to cover the cost of more substantial maintenance as required.
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