St. Andrew's Memorial Church
Kitchener ON
N2M 3R4
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Who we are
For many years, the only church in Kitchener was the downtown parish of St. John the Evangelist. In the post WWII years the city began to grow, and Anglicans came to worship from across the expanding Kitchener area.
In the mid 1940’s a small concrete block structure was built on Mill Street. It was a Sunday School mission of St. John’s which allowed children from this area to gather and hear the stories of our faith. Later in the day, families would travel together to St. John’s for corporate worship.
In 1949 it was agreed that the community in and around the Mill Street mission was strong enough to become its own parish, and The Rev’d Derwyn Jones was named as its first Rector. The parish was given the name St. Andrew’s Memorial Church. In these early years worship was held in the one-room structure and , following the service, the altar was closed off and the hall became a social area. The congregation grew and the building became a focal point of many social and community events. Derwyn served as our Rector until 1953, when he was appointed to a parish in Sarnia. He would later return to St. Andrews as the 9th Bishop of Huron (1984-1990).
In 1957 a superstructure was built over the bunker-style hall, and the parish gained visibility in the area. Since that time we have been served by:
The Reverend Bill Jones (1954 – 1959) (later named Canon of St. Paul’s Cathedral)’
The Reverend Cy Ladds (1959 – 1963) (later serving as Archdeacon of Waterloo)
The Reverend Harry Janke (1963 – 1989)
The Reverend Jim Sutton (1990 – 1995) (later serving as Archdeacon of Brant/Norfolk/Oxford)
The Reverend Canon Rob Towler (1996 – present)
In the mid 1940’s a small concrete block structure was built on Mill Street. It was a Sunday School mission of St. John’s which allowed children from this area to gather and hear the stories of our faith. Later in the day, families would travel together to St. John’s for corporate worship.
In 1949 it was agreed that the community in and around the Mill Street mission was strong enough to become its own parish, and The Rev’d Derwyn Jones was named as its first Rector. The parish was given the name St. Andrew’s Memorial Church. In these early years worship was held in the one-room structure and , following the service, the altar was closed off and the hall became a social area. The congregation grew and the building became a focal point of many social and community events. Derwyn served as our Rector until 1953, when he was appointed to a parish in Sarnia. He would later return to St. Andrews as the 9th Bishop of Huron (1984-1990).
The Reverend Bill Jones (1954 – 1959) (later named Canon of St. Paul’s Cathedral)’
The Reverend Cy Ladds (1959 – 1963) (later serving as Archdeacon of Waterloo)
The Reverend Harry Janke (1963 – 1989)
The Reverend Jim Sutton (1990 – 1995) (later serving as Archdeacon of Brant/Norfolk/Oxford)
The Reverend Canon Rob Towler (1996 – present)
Location of worship
275 Mill Street
Kitchener,
ON
N2M 3R4
Canada
Phone: (519) 743-0911 / (519) 742-1587
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Church Pastor
Rev'd Canon Rob Towler
Rector
275 Mill Street
Kitchener,
ON
N2M 3R4
Canada
Phone: (519) 743-0911 / (519) 742-1587
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Anglican Church
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Nearest Major Intersections:
Highland Road E. & Stirling Avenue S.
Courtland Avenue E. & Stirling Avenue S.
Grand River Transit Bus Routes:
Route 3; Ottawa South (Stops #2930 or #2913)
Route 11; Country Hills (Stops #2060 or #2913)
GPS Reference:
43°26.168’N 80°29.167’W
Highland Road E. & Stirling Avenue S.
Courtland Avenue E. & Stirling Avenue S.
Grand River Transit Bus Routes:
Route 3; Ottawa South (Stops #2930 or #2913)
Route 11; Country Hills (Stops #2060 or #2913)
GPS Reference:
43°26.168’N 80°29.167’W
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St. Andrew's Memorial Church Service Times
Our Regular Sunday Services
8:00 a.m. - Said Holy Communion - Book of Common Prayer
10:00 a.m. - Choral Holy Eucharist - Book of Alternative Services (Contemporary Language, p. 185)
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8:00 a.m. - Said Holy Communion - Book of Common Prayer
10:00 a.m. - Choral Holy Eucharist - Book of Alternative Services (Contemporary Language, p. 185)
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St. Andrew's Memorial Church History
St. Andrew's Memorial Church FAQs
Question: Where is St. Andrew's Memorial Church located?
Answer: St. Andrew's Memorial Church is located at 275 Mill Street, Kitchener, Ontario.
Question: Who is St. Andrew's Memorial Church's pastor?
Answer: St. Andrew's Memorial Church's pastor is Rev'd Canon Rob Towler.
Question: What time is service at St. Andrew's Memorial Church?
Answer: Our Regular Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. - Said Holy Communion - Book of Common Prayer 10:00 a.m. - Choral Holy Eucharist - Book of Alternative Services (Contemporary Language, p. 185)
Question: How can I get to St. Andrew's Memorial Church?
Answer: Nearest Major Intersections: Highland Road E. & Stirling Avenue S. Courtland Avenue E. & Stirling Avenue S. Grand River Transit Bus Routes: Route 3; Ottawa South (Stops #2930 or #2913) Route 11; Country Hills (Stops #2060 or #2913) GPS Reference: 43°26.168’N 80°29.167’W
Question: What is St. Andrew's Memorial Church's website?
Answer: http://www.standrewsmemorial.ca
Question: What denominaiton is St. Andrew's Memorial Church?
Answer: St. Andrew's Memorial Church belongs to Anglican Church denomination.
Answer: St. Andrew's Memorial Church is located at 275 Mill Street, Kitchener, Ontario.
Question: Who is St. Andrew's Memorial Church's pastor?
Answer: St. Andrew's Memorial Church's pastor is Rev'd Canon Rob Towler.
Question: What time is service at St. Andrew's Memorial Church?
Answer: Our Regular Sunday Services 8:00 a.m. - Said Holy Communion - Book of Common Prayer 10:00 a.m. - Choral Holy Eucharist - Book of Alternative Services (Contemporary Language, p. 185)
Question: How can I get to St. Andrew's Memorial Church?
Answer: Nearest Major Intersections: Highland Road E. & Stirling Avenue S. Courtland Avenue E. & Stirling Avenue S. Grand River Transit Bus Routes: Route 3; Ottawa South (Stops #2930 or #2913) Route 11; Country Hills (Stops #2060 or #2913) GPS Reference: 43°26.168’N 80°29.167’W
Question: What is St. Andrew's Memorial Church's website?
Answer: http://www.standrewsmemorial.ca
Question: What denominaiton is St. Andrew's Memorial Church?
Answer: St. Andrew's Memorial Church belongs to Anglican Church denomination.
I am in Thy Presence
Help me, Lord, to remember that Christianity is not to be confined to the church ... nor exercised only in prayer and meditation, but that everywhere I am in Thy Presence.
St. Andrew's Memorial Church listing was last updated on the 12th of July, 2015
