History
THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA
The United Church of Canada officially began in l925 when many members
of three denominations: The Methodists, Presbyterians and
Congregationalists came together through an act of Parliament. The
United Church declared on its l0th birthday, in l935, that it was not
merely "a united, but a uniting church". In l986 the members of
the Evangelical United Brethren joined The United Church of Canada.
Representatives of Stamford United Church participate in Presbytery, a gathering of local churches. Representatives from this Niagara Presbytery meet with members from other Presbyteries to form Hamilton Conference. Hamilton Conference is one of 13 Conferences that make up The United Church of Canada.
Participation is always welcome. Membership with Stamford United Church
is by transfer or Profession of Faith.
STAMFORD UNITED CHURCH HISTORY -
Church Union took place on June l0, l925, and it was then felt that
there was a need for a church at South End Ontario, which was to become
Stamford Centre.
We first met in the Women's Institute Memorial Hall in June of l925, now
known as the Stamford Lions Memorial Hall. Mr. James Depew, former Reeve
of Stamford Township, donated a piece of his land for our church and
manse. Rev. F. Fydell was appointed Minister, and services were held in
the Memorial Hall, along with the Sunday School. Our church opened
on May 22, l927. In l933 Mr. Depew installed six stained glass windows
in memory of family members.
The Christian Education Centre was constructed in l955, and in l965 the
Mitchell wing was built and dedicated. The Mitchell family, who
were farmers, played an important part in our history. Mary
Mitchell was our organist, Janet was a soloist and Bob was a bass singer
and William was the custodian, who gave of their time freely.
The Walcher Pipe Organ was installed in l966. Recently, new
stained glass windows were dedicated due to the work of the choir, the
church women, the former congregation of Saint Paul’s United Church in
Chippawa,
We also honour the faith story of Morrison Street United with the WWI
Honour Roll as well as the wooden cross hung here when the church
closed. We are
thankful for all who serve the church.