Sharing Our Stories

Sharing Our Stories

Sometimes we encounter intriguing stories in unexpected places. At Sydenham Street United Church, we have a few to share. A woman from a prominent Kingston and Queen’s University family gets thrown into a police paddy-wagon in Toronto in 1912. Do you know her story? How about the monumental work of Kingston’s first mayor? Kingston’s first affirming congregation? Follow the links to encounter some people and events from our distant and recent past – you might be surprised to find Chinese New Year celebrations in the Upper Hall, or people jostling for tickets to meet Queen Elizabeth at church.  

Click on one of the names or themes to read some of our stories, compiled and composed by members of the Communication Committee!

19th Century20th Century21st Century
John CounterSamuel Dwight ChownThe Spire
Alice Amelia ChownLight Into Light
Chinese DepartmentOur Stories
Queen Elizabeth IIA Gift
Helen Tufts
We Are Affirming
Reflections On Remembrance Day

Updated 2024 10 27