St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Merigomish

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St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Merigomish
LocationMerigomish, Nova Scotia
CountryCanada
DenominationPresbyterian
History
StatusChurch
FoundedDecember 1789; 234 years ago (1789-12)
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Groundbreaking1789
Administration
SynodAtlantic Provinces
PresbyteryNova Scotia
Clergy
Minister(s)Rev. Bonnie Wynn

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian congregation located in the community of Merigomish, Nova Scotia, Canada.[1][2][3]

Early history[edit]

St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Merigomish was founded in 1789 by United Empire Loyalists of Highland Scots descent, with many residents arriving on The Hector in 1773, in Pictou, Nova Scotia.[4]

Growth and expansion[edit]

Merigomish Cemetery[edit]

Ministers of St. Paul's[edit]

  • 2010–Present Rev. Bonnie Wynn[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "St Paul's Presbyterian Church - Churches & Other Places of Worship - Merigomish".
  2. ^ "St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Merigomish, Merigomish, NS (2021)".
  3. ^ "Wonder of nature on display in N.S. Church window". 13 September 2018.
  4. ^ https://www.facebook.com/St-Pauls-Presbyterian-Church-Merigomish-189713614865488/ [user-generated source]
  5. ^ "St. Paul's Presbyterian Church - Merigomish, NS | Presbyterian Church near me".