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St. James United Church / Glebe Community Centre

690 Lyon Street

Written by Bytown Museum on 03/Dec/2009

A photograph of the Glebe Community Centre

Built between 1914 and 1924 to the designs of notable Ottawa architect J. Burritt, the monumental copper dome of St. James United Church is a landmark in a city where domed buildings are rare. Dwindling church attendance and the proximity of St. James to Glebe United Church prompted the two congregations to amalgamate in the early 1970s and worship at Glebe United.

In 1973, the City of Ottawa acquired the St. James building and, working with local residents, transformed the church into the Glebe Community Centre, which it remains to this day.

Did you know that St. James United Church was originally known as St. Paul's Methodist Church?


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This is not St. James United church, but the original Glebe United

H Kotarba, Wednesday, June 29, 2011

I was hoping to see a photo of the original St. James United Church. Do you know when it changed from St. Paul's Methodist to St. James United? I have a photo of the choir of which my mother, aunt and uncle were members (taken in the 1920's).
We used to alternate services with Glebe United in the summer months. I remember it was very hot! I am now a member of St. Paul's United Church in Orillia and have joined the choir to carry on the tradition of the family.
Johanna

Johanna Bristow, Friday, May 14, 2010

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