St. Andrew's River Heights United Church 3.1

our history

St. Andrew's River Heights had its start near downtown Winnipeg, on the corner of Elgin Ave. and Ellen St. Organized as a Presbyterian church in 1881, the old St. Andrew's was noted from the beginning for its outspoken preachers and activity in missionary and other outreach activities.

1900

In the twentieth century's first decade, however, the congregation began moving to the suburbs. Its 850 members were soon scattered across the city. They particularly favored the new residential neighborhood of River Heights immediately south of the Assiniboine River.