History
Canada was not yet a nation when Thomas Christie arrived from Scotland and began worship services with local people. By 1832 the congregation of West Flamboro had been formed, meeting regularly near the present day location of our church. Christie led this congregation for 38 years and was also instrumental in the establishment of Kirkwall and Central Presbyterian churches. One wonders at the time the man must have spent traveling – it was by horseback or foot in those days!
The present church structure was built in 1866. A plaque donated by the city of Hamilton celebrates the historic status of this site at “Christie’s Corners.”
In recent years, a church hall and kitchen were added to the back of the church.
West Flamboro is a member of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, which traces its history through the Church of Scotland to John Knox and his teacher, the great reformed leader, John Calvin. Presbyterians hold to the centrality of Jesus Christ, the authority of scripture, the sovereignty of God over all our life, and that we all are called to be priests, serving God in whatever occupation we find ourselves.
Why the different spelling? Flamboro is the original spelling for this community, which the church is named after. When the community was officially recognized as a town the spelling changed to Flamborough. The church name, however, remained the same.