A Rich Heritage

Founded in 1868, the Port Williams United Baptist Church was birthed by a Free Baptist Fellowship in a neighbouring community and grew out of the vision of a lay woman and the Sunday School movement. This church has long prided itself on being welcoming and inclusive, welcoming people of all denominational backgrounds into full membership. Our tall white spire is easily visible from a great distance, and the church’s location in the very centre of the village reflects its role as a major focal point for many community activities. First meeting in a carpenter shop, the congregation has grown to have excellent facilities of its own, including Lockwood Hall, built in the 1950's to provide a place for the youth of our community to gather. A major expansion of the church’s facilities was carried out several years ago, and officially opened in January of 2000. This provided our building with wheelchair accessibility (lift), a brand-new kitchen, nursery, and library, and increased space for Christian education activities. Our church seeks to minister to all ages – from infants to seniors – with a wide range of programs led by dedicated leaders.  We maintain a very significant emphasis on youth, in particular.