Description: St. Andrews is the only English church within the walled city of Quebec. The congregation dates back to 1759 though the current church only dates to 1810, enlarged in 1823 and renovated in 1875. Originally the congregation was mainly military when the Fraser 78th regiment was decommissioned and the land granted to them by George III.
The church property includes a Kirk Hall which used to be a residence for the assistant minister and later, the sexton and is now a community hall and used for Sunday School. The manse is still the resident of the minister.
Inside the church, the pulpit, lectern and communion table are centered on the long side of the church instead of at one end, with the pews facing or angled to it. It's a fairly common set up in European churches but not that common for North America. There's a large organ raised up opposite the pulpit at the top of a circular staircase. This area is where the governor used to sit but is now used for the organ and choir. The organ isn't a Casavant but has been restored by them in the 1930s.
There are some lovely stained glass windows to see as well and there's a small museum attached that has artifacts, books, papers and items from the church's history including an original charter from King George III, and a Fraser highlander regimental uniform. There are some old silver service items and photos and portraits of all the ministers including my friend Katherine, the only female to date to hold the position.
Find the church at the corner of Rue St. Anne and Rue Cook, not far from City Hall and the Ursuline convent.
Contact: ministerstandrews@yahoo.ca
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