Gathered by God
Grounded in Christ
Growing Spiritually.
Grace St. Andrew's United Church (GSA) is a congregation with a welcoming, family feel. Members and adherents of GSA are encouraged to participate as much or as little as they want or need as they are called by God. The church and it's buildings have had a long, solid history in Arnprior. The "Stone Church," as St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church was known, was built in about 1890. The Wesleyan Methodists constructed the brick building called Grace Methodist next to that building in 1894. The two denominations were amalgamated into the United Church in 1925. As with any church, the most important history is about its people rather than its buildings. The fabric of Grace St. Andrew's historical past has been woven by people of all walks of life and has always been enriched by our youth. From Governor General visits to spaghetti suppers and spring clean-ups, our congregation has risen, and continues to rise to the challenges it faces in serving our community year after year. GSA's current congregation is building on that history, by taking our message out to God's people in ways that relate to them and suit their lifestyles right now. We have amenities for our members and guests, such as wheelchair access and pillows for our pews. Our services include a Nursery/Sunday School that benefits both parent and child. We outreach to community through our radio broadcast and live-streamed services. GSA also connects to others through participation with the Arnprior and District Food Bank, TAP, and NeighbourLink/The Fountain, and through our pastoral care team with monthly services at The Grove and Island View. No matter where you are in your life's journey, we welcome you to Grace St. Andrew's and hope that you will discover for yourself the meaning of your life through service to God and community at our Church. Our hours of operation can be found on our Contact Us page. We hope to see you soon!
Our Minister:
Grace-St. Andrew's congregation enjoyed the leadership of Rev. Ronnie Magno for four years. Unfortunately, to our great sorrow, Rev. Magno passed in May of 2025. We are currently in the process of seeking a new minister.
United Church Women:
GSA has a very active UCW group with an average attendance of 16 members per meeting. The UCW meets the second Monday of every month in the Douglas Lounge. We start with a worship service, have offering, discuss activities and enjoy refreshments. Check the Events section on the Home Page for upcoming activities.
Christian Education Centre:
The CEC, located at 257 John St. N. has a large hall and kitchen where the UCW host fundraising dinners and other special activities. The hall is available to rent and is being utilized by several community groups for meetings and events and by individuals for birthday parties, family reunions, etc. Contact the church office for more information about availability and pricing.
About Us
- We believe God gathers us to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
- We believe that the Holy Spirit of God is an active presence in our lives, in our church and in the world. It compels and moves us to a deeper faith and a desire to witness and serve our community and the world.
- We believe that Jesus Christ can transform our lives and awaken our hearts through God’s grace and guidance. We believe the Bible is the divinely inspired witness to God working in our world.
- We believe the local church is the hope of Jesus Christ.
- We believe that we are grounded by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
- We believe that God gives each of us unique gifts and abilities that we can use to grow the ministry of our church.
- We believe our faith is shaped by Scripture, reason, experience and tradition. We encourage open discussion and diversity of theological beliefs as essential to spiritual growth.