Historic Sites of Manitoba: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church / St. Andrew’s Community Church (558 Cook Street, Boissevain, Municipality of Boissevain-Morton)

Built in 1887, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church is the oldest building in Boissevain. It is a strong reminder of the Anglo-Ontario cultural roots of its original congregation. The building exhibits basic Gothic Revival qualities, such as being small and modest, of wood frame construction and the pointed windows along the side walls.

A monument at the front of the church, constructed by master mason Joe Jozsa, was donated by Bill Moncur and Hattie Moncur in memory of Louisa (Moncur) Henderson (1915-1996). The bell on top is inscribed with “Presented to Bower Lake Presbyterian Camp, Boissevain, Man. by Canadian Pacific Railway Co. Feb. 6, 1962.”

The church is now known as St. Andrew’s Community Church.

Postcard view of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church with the Boissevain Town Hall at left (no date) Source: Gordon Goldsborough, 2015-0161 Postcard view of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (no date) Source: PastForward, Martin Berman Postcard Collection, B3A045. St. Andrew’s Community Church (August 2019) Source: Rose Kuzina St. Andrew’s Community Church (August 2019) Source: Rose Kuzina St. Andrew’s Community Church (July 2025) Source: Glen Toews Commemorative monument at St. Andrew’s Community Church (August 2019) Source: Rose Kuzina Site Coordinates (lat/long): N49.22968, W100.05538 denoted by symbol on the map above

See also:

Memorable Manitobans: William “Bill” Moncur (1910-2001)

Memorable Manitobans: Jozsef “Joe” Jozsa (1931-2017)

Sources:

Boissevain Special Places, Heritage Manitoba.

This page was prepared by Rose Kuzina, Glen Toews, and Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 16 October 2025

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