History

February 9, 1845 - the opening service was held at the Lambton Methodist Chapel, which stood where 565 Prince Edward Drive is today.

March 3, 1878 - Lambton Methodist Church opened at what is now 4160 Dundas Street West. Sufficient funds were raised at the opening service to write off the debt of $300.

November, 1928 - land was purchased from Kingsway builder, Robert Home Smith, at a cost of $900.

1934 - the congregation joined with Lambton Methodist Church to become Kingsway-Lambton United Church.

1936 - The cornerstone of the current building was laid.

February 28, 1937 - the opening service of Kingsway-Lambton United Church was held with an overflow congregation. Sunday School classes were held in the kitchen and furnace room.

May, 1942 - the transepts (extensions forming the ‘T’ or cross shape) along with a Sunday School wing were completed. The lot next door was purchased in 1943, on which now stands the Rev. Wilfred C. Lockhart Chapel, honouring Rev. Wilf Lockhart. The West Wing was completed in the 1950's to accommodate a burgeoning congregation.

2006 - renovations were completed, including the light-filled west entrance, glass doors, the elevator and lift, and accessible washrooms. The main kitchen equipment and several meeting rooms were upgraded.

Stained Glass Windows

Kingsway-Lambton has a rich tradition of Stained Glass windows, dating back to 1944. Over the years, this immaculate and meaningful collection has been added to, piece by piece. To fully experience these windows and to see their true beauty, please come visit our church. We'd love to have you as our guest!

View the history of our stained glass

Library

The Library has children’s books, novels, self-help material, devotionals, memoirs, theology resources, philosophy books, and more. The library is located up the steps at the east entrance. Feel free to come and browse! "...blessed is the one who reads..." Revelation 1:3