St Andrew’s, Ancaster, Ontario
United Empire Loyalists first settled Ancaster, Ontario in 1789. In 1826, the Church of Scotland sent its first missionary minister to Ancaster to establish St. Andrew’s Church. In 2000, Ancaster, along with other small communities adjacent to Hamilton, became a part of the City of Hamilton.
The present St Andrew’s Presbyterian, Ancaster stone church structure was completed in 1875. The sanctuary, located in the upper level of the church building, was renovated in 1989. The upper level also contains the church office and Minister’s study. The lower level of the building consists of the Sunday school area; a meeting room; a kitchen; washrooms; utility rooms and the Fellowship Hall /gymnasium, which is frequently used by other community groups.
There are about 180 active members of the congregation. The Rev. Henry Huberts was inducted as the Minister on April 6, 2008.
