CHALMERS-WESLEY UNITED CHURCH
Église Chalmers-Wesley - Église unie Saint-Pierre

This church, inaugurated in 1853, carries the name of Chalmers in honor of Reverend Thomas Chalmers, a former Scottish pastor and former head of the Free Church movement in Scotland. Chalmers-Wesley Church, erected following the architectural plans of John Wells, is characterized by its neo-Gothic architecture and by its interior décor that is typical of the Protestant religion, a religion that is centered around the reading of the Bible and the sharing of different interpretations of these sacred texts.

It is situated within the walls of Old Québec, close to the Citadelle, and is presently the home of two communities: Chalmers-Wesley United Church (Anglophone) and Église unie Saint-Pierre (Francophone). This new French-speaking assembly was created in 1987, with the intention of serving the French Protestants of the Québec City region. You will be fascinated by the twisted iron lantern and the portico ceiling. The richly-colored stained glass windows, signed by Fisher, and the beautiful woodwork give this place of worship a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The stained-glass windows and the clock that is found in the church were taken from the old Wesley church.  The organ, which is placed at the front of the church, was constructed and installed in 1890. It was restored by the Casavant House of St. Hyacinthe in 1912 and again by Guilbault-Thérien in 1982.

Organ recitals, which are presented every Sunday at 6:00pm during the summer season, give you the opportunity to hear this masterpiece, backed by the fine acoustics of the building.  


 

Points of Interest : he twisted iron lantern The petit point paintings The stained-glass windows, signed by Fisher The organ

New Publication

Remember All the Way, the new book on the history of Chalmers-Wesley United Church by George W. Crawford, historian and former member of the congregation, is now available.  The history of Presbyterians, Methodists and Congregationalits in Quebec city over the past two and a half centuries, and the story of their evolution into today’s Chalmers-Wesley Church (The United Church of Canada), are recounted in great detail with many fascinating anecdotes.  The book is 276 pages in length and includes some 100 photos, illustrations and maps.  It costs 30$ and is available for sale at Chalmers-Wesley Church at 78 rue Sainte-Ursule on Sunday mornings between 12:15pm and 1:00pm following the 11:15am to 12:15pm worship service or from the church office during the week when the secretary is present (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings only – call ahead to check at 692-2640).  La Maison anglaise bookstore in Place de la Cité also has copies available for sale.

Church Hours

June 24 to September 1

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00pm
Sunday : 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Upon reservation at all other times
 
Organ concerts every Sunday at 6:00 pm during the summer season. (Donations welcome)
 

Chalmers-Wesley United Church-Église Unie St-Pierre
78, rue Ste-Ursule
Québec (Québec)
G1R 4E8

Telephone: (418) 692-2640 (English)
                     (418) 692-3422 (French)
Fax: (418) 692-2481
Email: eustpierre@qc.aira.com (paroisse francophone)
         chalmers-wesley@qc.aira.com (paroisse anglophone)
Websites : www.chalmerswesley.org and www.egliseunie.org/paroisses/st-pierre