New St. James, London, Ontario
New St James Presbyterian, London, Ontario traces its roots back to the first Presbyterian congregation in London, Ontario that was established by Scottish settlers in 1833.
Church-state disputes in the Church of Scotland caused a split in the church that in the London congregation resulted in St James being formed in 1843.
The "New" St. James was established when the congregation moved to the current site, bought from John Labatt in 1899. Designed in the Romanesque Revival style by Herbert Edward Matthews, the Akron-style sanctuary features 22 magnificent stained-glass windows.
Throughout 2008, New St James is celebrating 175 years of worship and service, with the theme of "Still Faithful - Still Growing." Special events are planned for the whole year.
