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The Congregation
St. Andrew's is the oldest English-speaking congregation of Scottish origin in Canada. The congregation began in the year 1759. The church building was erected in 1810, the Kirk Hall (the site of the oldest English School in the Province of Quebec) in 1829, and the Manse in 1837. Some would say that this is the chief historical site of the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
The congregation is non longer large and is pleased to include French Canadian members who are happy to be part of the St. Andrew's family.
The services can fairly be described as traditional Presbyterian. Our organist applies himself at presenting the best music of the church each Sunday. Likewise the minister presents biblical, thought-provoking sermons that exalt Christ - the living Word of God through whom the written word bears witness.
The Minister
Rev. Dr. Katherine Burgess came as Minister to St. Andrew's Church, Quebec City, in September, 2009. This is her second career. She has taught for 30 years - 15 of these teaching Music and French in a primary school, and 15 years teaching Literature and Writing in a high school. She came here from Wabush, Labrador, via Montréal, where she has spent three years as a student. Immediately after she retired from the school system, she became a student again, to prepare for ordained ministry. She has studied at Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador (BA, BAEd, MEd, LibCert), the University of Calgary (DipFa), McGill University (Bth), and Presbyterian College (MDiv) www.presbyteriancollege.ca. And finally she did her DMin (Doctorate in Ministry) at Tyndale University College and Seminary.
Her husband Keith passed away in 2024; She has 4 adult children, 7 grandchildren, a great granddaughter, and a cat. She is thrilled to be in Quebec, and hopes to continue growing with the congregation for a long time.
The Organist
Mr. David Stafford - Having received his training from Kenneth Turvey, adjunct organ professor for the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Mr. Stafford served as organist at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Athens, Alabama and, in an unofficial capacity, as sub-organist at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Huntsville Alabama. After moving to Quebec City to complete course work at Laval University, he was appointed as organist at St. Andrew's in 2000, following a period as replacement organist.
A lover of both classical and traditional music, Mr. Stafford uses both to create a musical style that preserves and promotes the uniqueness of St. Andrew's place in the history of both Quebec City and the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Firmly rooted in its Scottish character, the music at St. Andrew's reflects its lively cultural heritage by often incorporating the music of the Highlands into the overall worship experience. From Bach to bagpipes: "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord".
The Council of Elders, commonly called "Session", deals with spiritual matters of the church.
Elders
Gina Farnell - clerk / greffière
Jackie Branion
Guy Morisset
David Stafford
The Board of Managers
The board deals with the business matters of the church.
Board members
Jackie Branion – Chairperson
Marie-Sol Gaudreau – Treasurer
David Stafford - Secretary
Katherine Bleeker
Caroline Joll
Elizabeth Davies
France Dupuis - Webmaster
Martin Janta-Polczynski
Guy Morisset
Andrea Pelletier
St. Andrew's Burial Lot
St. Andrew's Burial Lot at Mount Hermon Cemetery
At Mount Hermon Cemetery in Sillery, Quebec City, a family burial plot was acquired by a member St. Andrew's and spaces are made available for church members. The headstone is adorned with a simple Celtic cross, providing a sense of universal belonging and love.
The lot is in a lovely location under a tree, next to another Presbyterian family lot, with a partial view on the St. Lawrence river. The lot can have only one headstone, but multiple names can be engraved on the stone. As of 2026, there is room for four more names with dates, and four urns. This may be an interesting option for people who are alone.
Mount Hermon Cemetery is a garden cemetery and National Historic Site of Canada.
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