St. Paul's United Church
St. Paul's United Church in Dundas describes itself as a liberal, outward-looking Christian community within the United Church of Canada. Its mission, as a community of Christ's disciples, is to grow in faith and in love of God, of all human beings and of the world God created. It affirms that all people are created in the image of God and unconditionally loved, and it welcomes people of every identity and circumstance to full participation in its life and ministry.
St. Paul’s United Church stands on Park Street West at Cross Street in Dundas. The congregation’s history records that the Dundas Wesleyan Methodist Church opened for worship on the site on 30 September 1855 and took the name St. Paul’s United Church at church union in 1925. After fire destroyed that church on 4 August 1931, the cornerstone of the present building was laid on 19 November 1932, and it was dedicated on 12 November 1933. The City’s heritage inventory describes it as a Late Gothic Revival church of Credit Valley stone, designed by W. J. Walsh of Hamilton, with shallow stone arches forming aisles on either side of the nave, a timber vaulted ceiling and stained glass set in stone tracery; memorial windows and the octagonal baptismal font were saved from the earlier church.
St. Paul’s is working towards designation as an Affirming Community of Faith. Its lead minister, the Reverend Donalee Williams, arrived in August 2026. Volunteers serve a monthly Monday-night community dinner, Thursday lunches at Café 55+ and the Valley Town Breakfast on Saturday mornings, and the building is home to Dundas Guide and Scout groups.
Sunday worship is at 10:00 a.m. and lasts about an hour. It is livestreamed on the church’s website and on Facebook.
What to expect
Greeters at each of the three entrances hand out a bulletin outline of the service. About 100 to 125 people attend, fewer in summer, and no one is asked to stand and introduce themselves. Some members wear suits and dresses and many dress casually. Music is led by the church's choirs, with keyboard, grand piano and pipe organ. After the first hymn there is a story for children, who may then go to supervised programs or stay with their families, using an activity table halfway down the centre aisle. The service lasts about an hour and is followed by coffee and goodies in the Reception Hall. The building is scent-free.
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Sources: stpaulsdundas.com, irp.cdn-website.com, united-church.ca, hamilton.ca.
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