St. Davids-Queenston United Church

St. Davids-Queenston United Church We are the St. Davids-Queenston United Church, where God’s love for us all is celebrated. In the vestibule of the current church is a pew from the Warner Church.

Christian Warner was one of the first converts to Methodism and held meetings in his home starting in 1788. In 1801, the first Methodist Church in Upper Canada was known as "Warner's Meeting House" and meetings continued to be held there until 1870. The Alter, Bible and Collection Baskets are existing relics of this congregation. A church was built on land that was donated by Major David Secord in

1813. The first church was burned with the Village of St. Davids (during the War of 1812), but was started again in 1815. The church served until February 18, 1945 when the last service was held. The pews are being used in the present church built from 1946-1955, and the Memorial window in the Chancel wall is made from glass taken from the old church. Services were held in the basement of the new church from April 17, 1949 until March 27, 1955 when the new church was dedicated. In 1963 a Christian Education building was started and dedicated on October 31, 1965. In Queenston, meetings were held in various homes and old school until 1862 when a church was built. It was dedicated on January 25, 1863. From 1863 to 1927 it was part of the Queenston-St. Davids-Stamford circuit. In 1925 the United Church of Canada was formed and in 1927 Stamford withdrew and that left a two-point charge that existed until 1996. In the 1940's and 1950's the village grew and Sunday School grew with it. The church had no Sunday School rooms, no washrooms and no parking. The decision was made to move the church and a piece of property was bought, a basement dug and the church was moved, then an addition was added. The rededication was set for October 16, 1960, the 174th anniversary of the founding of the congregation. Due to a declining number of congregation members, a very moving and historical service was held on October 6, 1996 to celebrate the amalgamation of the St. Davids and Queenston United Church congregations. The Queenston church was given to the Niagara Parks Commission as a historical site. The church building was moved to the Laura Secord property in Queenston in 2011.

Deadline for submissions is January 17, 2027.
09/12/2026

Deadline for submissions is January 17, 2027.

📸 Calling all photographers! Do you have an eye for capturing the beauty and spirit of The United Church of Canada? Submissions are now open for the 2028 Canadian Church Calendar!

We’re looking for images that celebrate church life inside and out—worship, music, community gardens, justice work, sacred spaces, and the changing seasons. 🌱❄️🍂

✨ Special shoutout: We’d love to see more photos from Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland & Labrador!

Chosen photographers will receive a $100 honorarium, printed credit, and a copy of the calendar. 🖼️

🗓️ Deadline: January 17, 2027

👉 Find out more and submit your photos: https://united-church.ca/community-and-faith/get-involved/submit-your-photos

United-in-Learning for September 8, 2026
09/08/2026

United-in-Learning for September 8, 2026

A Labour Day Prayer From the United Church of Canada.
09/07/2026

A Labour Day Prayer From the United Church of Canada.

Loving God,
On this Labour Day, we give thanks for all who work to provide the things we need to live, and for the many ways that our labour contributes to the life of our communities and our world.

We give thanks for the witness of organized labour and unions, who remind us of the power of solidarity and our shared responsibility to safeguard fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity for every worker.

Bless workers with strength, safety and dignity. Bless employers and leaders with wisdom, fairness, and care. May all who have power use it to create workplaces and communities where everyone can flourish.

May our shared labour, and our commitment to justice, help bring about your vision of peace, dignity, and abundant life for all.

And remind us, O God, that in you, our labour is not in vain.

Amen

A Back to School prayer from the United Church of Canada.
09/03/2026

A Back to School prayer from the United Church of Canada.

Loving God,
parent and companion to us all,
hold the precious children and young people in your loving care
as they begin a new school year.

Nurture in them a sense of wonder.
Keep their curiosity alive,
their imaginations wide,
and their hearts open to the joy of discovering something new.

May the spark of creativity, possibility, and adventure
continue to burn brightly within them.
Give them courage to ask questions,
freedom to dream,
and confidence to become who they are meant to be.

Surround them with people who see their worth
and meet them with kindness, patience, and respect.
Protect them from harm,
from cruelty and fear,
and from words and ideas that diminish the dignity of others.

And may they be a source of kindness, courage, and welcome to those around them.

Bless them as they learn and grow,
as they make friends, face challenges,
discover their gifts, and find their own light.

May they shine in the ways that are uniquely theirs—
and may every child be surrounded by the love, care,
and hope they need to flourish.

Amen

Great news! Our first Beef on a Bun and Cards event is happening Friday, September 11th starting at 6:00pm. Enjoy a de...
09/02/2026

Great news! Our first Beef on a Bun and Cards event is happening Friday, September 11th starting at 6:00pm. Enjoy a delicious Beef of a Bun sandwich and salad with home made desserts. Follow that up, with games of euchre and other games. All are welcomed! Good food, fun and fellowship!

Happening tomorrow, September 1, online.
08/31/2026

Happening tomorrow, September 1, online.

For the Love of Creation invites you to gather online tomorrow, September 1, at noon ET as we mark the beginning of the 2026 Season of Creation. This year’s theme, Living Water, and symbol, Immersion in Living Water, invite us to reflect on God’s life-giving waters and our shared responsibility to protect and restore creation. Inspired by Ezekiel 47, the theme highlights water as a source of healing, renewal, and hope for all creation.

Join people of faith from across Canada for a time of prayer, reflection, and commitment to ecological justice.

📅 September 1, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. ET

All are welcome. Register:
https://fortheloveofcreation.ca/event/world-day-of-prayer-for-creation-service/

Here is a link to subscribe to the UCC E-ssentials eNewsletter.
08/23/2026

Here is a link to subscribe to the UCC E-ssentials eNewsletter.

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1453 York Road, P O Box 89, St. Davids
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
L0S1P0

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10:30am - 12:30pm

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+19052625242

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