Ontario Presbyterian

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.

Knox Presbyterian Church, Georgetown officially began in 1860.   The current building was built in 1901 replacing an 1887 building destroyed by fire.

Knox Church has been part of a two-point charge with Limehouse Presbyterian Church, northwest of Georgetown since 1860.

Coffee Hour follows the Sunday morning service with coffee, tea, and baked goodies.   For those unable to attend the service it can be heard by using a dial-in phone service.

The home bible study group meets each week on Monday or Wednesday.   The Sunday morning drop-in class meets each week before the service.   KEO (Know Each Other) meets frequently for an evening of cards, bowling, and other social events.   Most events start with a great pot luck supper.

Trinity Presbyterian Church, Hamilton, Ontario was established on April 1, 2005 through the amalgamation of the Eastmount and St. Enoch congregations.

St. Enoch Presbyterian Church, Hamilton was formed in 1925 as a result of Presbyterians, Methodists and Congregationalists merging to form the United Church of Canada.   Members of what was to become the Laidlaw United Church who wanted to remain Presbyterian formed St. Enoch.   The congregation met in a number of halls before a new church was opened in 1930.

Eastmount Presbyterian Church, Hamilton was established in 1954.   Their first Kirk building (now the adjoined church hall) was completed in 1960.   The current church building was completed in 1966.

Trinity Presbyterian congregates at the former Eastmount Church and is currently planning a renovation of the building and redevelopment of the surrounding land.