175th Anniversary of Centenary United Church, Stanstead, Quebec

In 1804, the congregation was known as "The St. Francis Circuit of the New England Methodist Church." In 1819, Stanstead was declared a separate circuit and joined the British Wesleyan Conference. In 1864, Carlos Pierce offered land and $7,500, providing an equal amount was raised by the congregation. Thus the original church building was constructed. In 1866, the Corner Stone was laid for the new church building. On September 26th, 1869, the Church Building was formally opened and dedicated, and named the Stanstead Wesleyan Methodist Church. In May of 1883, the church building was destroyed by fire, apparently caused by a blow torch which was being used to repair one of the eaves troughs. By July of 1884, the church building was rebuilt, with the construction taking place in only fourteen months. In 1904, on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary, the name of the church was changed to the Centenary Methodist Church. In 1925, when Church Union took place, the name of the church was again changed to Centenary United Church, this being the fifth change in name since 1804.

Stanstead Historical Society Journal

Vol. 9

12-14

1981

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