History

1851 – 1862: Beginnings

  • In 1851, five pioneer families first met for worship at the Farwell (Old Red) Schoolhouse.
  • The church was officially established in 1858 with 32 charter members, uniting people from several Christian traditions.
  • In 1862, the first church building was constructed on donated land near what is now the Windsor cemetery.


1906: Moving with the Community

  • In the winter of 1906, the 1862 church building was moved on skids to its present site to be closer to church families.
  • Wood from this original structure is preserved today in the 1862 Cross.


1966: A Growing Church

  • A major addition in 1966 included a 200-seat sanctuary, classrooms, and office space.
  • The original sanctuary became the Heritage Room, used for smaller gatherings and meetings.


2006–2007: Expansion for the Future

  •  A new sanctuary, fellowship hall, classrooms, and offices were added.
  • Ground was broken on April 30, 2006, with the first service held on February 3, 2007.


2014–2019: Preserving Our Heritage

  • The church bell fell in 2014, prompting a structural evaluation of the tower.
  • Following repairs and restoration, the bell was reinstalled in spring 2019, continuing its call to worship


Today

  • Windsor United Church Christ is working hard at establishing a new mission and vision that will help them live into the next season of ministry to the wider community.