St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (Victoria, British Columbia)

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian Church in Canada congregation in downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The congregation traces its Victoria roots back to 1862, when Reverend John Hall from Ireland established the First Presbyterian Church on February 3 and started plans to build a church.

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Victoria
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Location in British Columbia
48°25′26″N 123°21′58″W
Location680 Courtney Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 1C1
DenominationPresbyterian Church in Canada
Websitestandrewsvictoria.ca
History
Founded1863 (first church) - 1890 (current church)
Administration
PresbyteryVancouver Island
Clergy
Senior pastor(s)Rev. Laura Kavanagh (Interim Moderator)

History

The First Presbyterian Church opened in Victoria in November 1863 on the corner of Blanshard Street and Pandora Street.

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