Ties with Gravel Hill
The Monkland congregation grew out of the Gravel Hill congregation. For years, the two churches shared a minister. At times, each congregation was large enough to hold its own services. At other times, the two alternated, worshipping at Gravel Hill one week, and at Monkland the next.
But demographics changed and so too was the viability of each congregation. In 1998, the two congregations merged. St. Andrew’s, Monkland closed its doors and the building was sold.
But the new, merged congregation, now known as St. James’-St. Andrew’s, Gravel Hill, continues.
Notable Events
Some of St. Andrew’s notable events include:
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- 1912 – the church building was struck by lightning; luckily there was only minor damage.
- 1951 – the church building was completely redecorated.
- 1963 – an infra-red radiant heating system was installed.
- 1976 – the exterior of the building was covered with steel siding.
- 1998 – St. Andrew’s, Monkland merged with St. James’, Gravel Hill.