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St. Andrew’s 200th Anniversary in 2026
St. Andrew’s will be celebrating its 200th Anniversary throughout 2026. Over the course of the year, we have planned several Anniversary Events and Projects.
Heritage Sunday – June 14, 2026
The annual celebration of our place in Ancaster’s Heritage and a memorial for those who have gone before us will be extra special this year. It will include the public presentation of the restoration work to the grave of Enerals and Priscilla Griffin (see details below).
Anniversary Weekend – October 24 & 25, 2026
There will be a 200th Anniversary Dinner on Saturday October 24 followed by a special Anniversary service on Sunday October 25. This event will include guest speakers and other special elements. While we haven’t marked Anniversary Sunday in many years, it was traditionally held in the month of October.\
200th Anniversary Quilt
Quilting is a long-held tradition here at St. Andrew’s, and there will be the opportunity to contribute to a new quilt for the 200th. Anyone can prepare a square, even if you’re not an experienced quilter. A workshop will be held early in the year to provide instruction and support. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Laura Doull (doulllau@hotmail.com) or Karen St. Aubin (karen.staubin33@gmail.com).
Restoration of the Griffin Stone
This is the grave marker for Enerals and Priscilla Griffin. Enerals was an African American freedom seeker who settled in Ancaster in 1834, and his family became a part of St. Andrew’s. Griffin House, on Mineral Springs Rd. is a national historic site. Restoration work will begin in the spring of 2026.
St. Andrew’s Steeple
Restoration work on the St. Andrew’s Steeple has been completed. The cost for this project is estimated at $60,000. If you have not received a pledge package, please speak to Alison Korosi. All packages have been distributed. To date, we have received pledges and donations of $57,000, which is very encouraging. Thank you to all.
Grief Share Peer Group
If you have experienced the passing of a life partner or significant other, you might be interested in joining a peer led healing group that will enable you to walk with others who are on a similar path in their journey from grief to peace. This group will be facilitated by Laura Doull, a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Educator in Women’s & Babies and Children’s Health. If you might consider participating or have questions, please contact Laura at doulllau@hotmail.com or 905-577-7336.
Prayer Gatherings
Our Lectio Divina group meets Wednesdays at 9:30am. Our Prayer Team meets Thursdays at 9:30am. Both groups meet in the sanctuary. If you have questions, please contact Diane Robb.
Knit 4 Need
A group of St Andrew’s knitters meet on Wednesday from 2 – 4 pm at the home of Edith Carlton, #14-210 Fiddlers Green Road, Ancaster. Everyone is welcome, knitters and non-knitters. Needles and yarn are available. This group has a missional focus on providing warm blankets for the homeless. Yarn donations would be appreciated and can be left at the back of the sanctuary. For more info contact Esther Blackwell, 648-6489.