HISTORY...

Milestones in the History of Congregation

• Travel to Unitarian Church of Niagara Falls, New York(1953) §
• Founding of church in St.Catharines with 21 charter members (1954) §
• Moving to 223-225 Church Street (1964) §
• Visit of the Rev. Phillip Hewett (1973)
• Hosting the CUC Annual General Meeting (1978)
• Hiring part-time Minister, The Rev.Martha Munson (1987-1990)
• Issuing of first program "Sampler" by Program Chairman Ed Lemon (1992)
• Holding first Summer Services (1996)
• Resignation of 12 members to form new group (1997)
• Renovating 223 Church Street building and installing ramp (2000)
• Demolishing buildings at 225 Church and replacing them with a garden (2000)
• Renovating 223 Church and ensuring that the building is completely wheel-chair accessible (2003)
• Changing name to Unitarian Congregation of Niagara (2003)
• Many same-sex marriages performed by Lay-Chaplains John Mayer and Doreen Peever (2003-2004)