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History
In 1904, from ashes of it's predecessor, rose St. Andrew's United in Wakefield. Sitting on the original foundation, it bears the date of 1871 carved in stone. A sturdy brick structure, measuring 40x63 feet, it's two heavy wooden front doors face the main street of the town and river. A stairway on either side in the vestibule leads into the sanctuary with it's gothic windows, plastered walls and pine flooring. The original seating allowed space for approximeatly 250 people. Facing the central pews, and raised several feet is the chancel, backed by a panel of oak. There is a choir loft to the left of the chncel that seats 20. The vestry, behind the chancel, was used for Sunday school classes, nursery anda place for the choir to gather, and, more recently a space for funeral wakes.
In 1955, the growing Sunday school encouraged expansion of the facilities. With no adjacent land property available, a church basement was excavated. This now provides a church hall seating 100, a kitchen and bathroom. There is limited immediate parking for the church, but many spots are available in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Built in the late 1950s, The Manse has been used by the minister of all three churches. It's located in Wakefield on a quiet part of the main road over looking the Gatineau river. A single family home which is two stories high, has three bedrooms, living room, study, kitchen and dining room. This home also has a fireplace and hardwood floors throughout.
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United Church Women (UCW): this group of 14 women put on wonderful turkey dinners, craft shows and afternoon teas. |
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Senior Choir: this small group sings every Sunday but grows to capacity at Christmas and Easter services. |
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Cemetery board: this committee takes care of the Hall and MacLaren's cemeteries. |
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Men's Clubs: this group, formed in 1958, ran very successfully for years. Today the group meets irregularly but still contributes to the community by donating time and money to different organizations. |