Ste-Geneviève United Church (Ste-Genny's)

STE-GENEVIÈVE UNITED CHURCH was founded in March of 1958, with the official inauguration being instituted by the Montreal Presbytery of The United Church of Canada in November  of that year. From its beginning, Ste-Geneviève United, together with Roxboro United, formed a single two-point Pastoral Charge until January 1961, when the two congregations became separate Charges. The name Ste-Geneviève was chosen because the entire region was then known as Ste-Geneviève-de-Pierrefonds.

This congregation came into being through the vision, dedication, and faith of a small group of people who felt called to establish a place of worship rooted in the tradition of The United Church of Canada. Over the decades, numerous initiatives have nurtured friendship, fellowship, and a strong sense of community within both the congregation and the wider neighbourhood. Activities such as the Couples Club, the Hog and Snort variety show, military whist (card games), bazaars, garage sales, and other social events provided entertainment while strengthening bonds of belonging.

From 1987 to 2011, Ste-Genny’s active involvement in the Cursillo movement deepened the congregation’s spiritual connection to God and to one another. The life-changing impact of this spiritual journey continues to be felt within the congregation today.

In 2018, Ste-Genny’s entered a significant period of transition with the sale of the church building to Voluntas, followed by additional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in 2020. With reduced access to space, the congregation has had to rethink how social and community events are organized. As a close-knit church family, Ste-Genny’s has continued to maintain a strong community of care throughout the pandemic and beyond through online worship and gatherings via Zoom, as well as through a telephone committee that prioritizes reaching out to those with limited access to digital technology.

We serve the western and central areas of Pierrefonds, the western part of Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Île-Bizard, Ste-Geneviève, and part of Kirkland. We are also blessed to welcome people from other West Island municipalities. Since 2020, our weekly worship services have been accessible worldwide through Zoom and Facebook.

People of all ages are welcome at Ste-Geneviève United Church. While our United Church Women’s (UCW) group is no longer active, its spirit continues through support for Membership and Involvement activities, discussion and study groups, trained Healing Pathway Ministry practitioners (faith-based energy work for mind, body, and spirit), the choir, and other ministries. Pastoral care and outreach are offered in a variety of ways to support both congregation members and the wider community.

Ste-Geneviève United Church’s mission is to witness to and for Jesus Christ by partnering with community organizations/groups to provide a variety of healing/wellness opportunities for the community at large and for our own and other faith communities.

Ste-Geneviève United Church's vision is to continue growing in our faith in Jesus Christ - and living it - by becoming a resource centre for the wellness of Mind, Body and Spirit, dedicated to providing opportunities, for the community at large and for our own congregation, to to be part of a caring community.