Mission statement
We proclaim Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. We strive to live out Christ’s love and Christ’s teachings by meeting the spiritual needs and providing comfort and support for our church family and the wider community.
History
The roots of St. Andrew’s are found in a barn on the farm of Murray Hyndman. This barn was the scene in 1834 of the first religious sacraments to be celebrated in the area. In 1844 the time had come for building a church and in 1880 the present stone church was completed. In 2003 the church was made completely handicap accessible through the monies left by the late Maurice Hyndman.
In 2008 the Sanctuary was decorated with money in memory of the late Greta Clark. St. Andrew’s continues to be a very active church with a choir, Sunday School, United Church Women (UCW), and many young families.
St. Andrew's (Hallville) Pastoral Care Team
The Hallville United Church pastoral care team is available to those in the community who would like or need a visit for any reason (e.g., shut-in, in a hospital or nursing home, bereaved, ill). Please contact a team member (below) if you are in need or know someone in need.
Ian Bufton, Anne Durant, Kelly Durant, Brenda Fawcett.
Fall 2025 Ministry
We are delighted to welcome Rev. Trisha Elliott to our pulpit at Hallville United Church. Trish is a United Church minister currently working as the executive director of Broadview Magazine, which focuses on spirituality, justice, and ethical living.
Trisha is based in South Dundas County and has offered to lead our Sunday services from September 7 to December 31, 2025.
Confirmation (2025-2026)
In the United Church of Canada, confirmation is a process for young people to explore their faith life and commitments and affirm their baptism at an earlier age.
This year at St. Andrew’s (Hallville) Church, a group of 10 young people has chosen to explore their faith and consider confirmation. Rev. Christine Lowson leads the group in collaboration with members of the Hallville congregation.
The group meets once a month, during the church calendar year, to explore various aspects of faith. Interested youth may confirm their faith formally in the spring.
2025 activities
July: Participated in an Indigenous led conversation/storytelling at Rideau Hill Camp that included the role of spirituality in Indigenous cultures.)
August: Explored the role of music in spirituality with members of the Winchester United Choir led us through discussion and song and explored the role of music in spirituality.
September: Took a spiritual/therapy forest walk in Ferguson Forest (Kemptville), led by Andrea Prazmowski.
October: As part of World Wide Communion Day, the group made pretzels. The youth then served the pretzels as our Communion bread while participating in the service.
November: Brainstormed ideas about Christmas traditions, activities, songs and scripture, and then created an Advent(ure) Calendar that was delivered to our four churches and Winchester United.
December: The group and family members will meet at Dundas Manor to perform and participate in a sing-along with Manor residents.
Save the date!
The annual St. Andrew's (Hallville) Christmas pageant is back.
Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
For more information about how to get involved, email
Reverse Advent
This program supports the House of Lazarus Food Bank. These food boxes are given out when the Food Bank is closed over the holiday break (end of December until the beginning of January).
Donations can include food (e.g., peanut butter, cereal, and pasta) as well as toiletries (e.g., toothpaste).
For more information, call the House of Lazarus at 613-989-3830.
