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The History of Philpott Church
Philpott Memorial Church has been in the centre of the city of Hamilton for more than 100 years. The congregation first met in 1892 in a rented hall as part of the work of Christian Workers’ Mission and then in the Star Theatre, under the direction of Dr. Peter W. Philpott and other pastors. The present property was purchased and the lecture hall built in 1898. The sanctuary was completed five years later with the largest seating capacity of any church in the city at that time. Despite the size, capacity Sunday evening crowds necessitated the hiring of another theatre which accommodated 2,500 people, but even then people were turned away. Dr. Philpott served the church as pastor for 26 years before moving to Chicago to pastor Moody Memorial Church. The name of the Christian Workers Mission was changed to The Associated Gospel Churches of Canada in 1924, and the name of the church to Philpott Tabernacle in 1926. Following the death of Dr. Philpott in 1957, the name Philpott Memorial Church was adopted by the congregation. Our current senior pastor, Rev. Lane Fusilier, is the twelfth in our history. He was appointed in 1999, and is assisted by seven other pastoral staff and teams of lay ministry leaders serving our congregation and community.
Since 1892 Philpott Memorial Church has been an instrument God has used in Hamilton and beyond. At the 100th anniversary the history of the church was documented under the motto "We Preach Christ Crucified, Risen and Coming". In the 21st Century Philpott Church remains committed to this statement. The 100th Anniversary Book can be borrowed from the church library. This web site gives you access to articles on specific historical topics: The Little Mission That Grew - The early years of Philpott Church From Printing Press to the Internet - The changing ways of communication Senior Pastors
Profiles of ten pastors who served the church during the first 100 years.
- Dr. Peter W. Philpott, 1896-1922, Solid Bible Teaching
- Rev. James MacFarlane, 1923-1926, Evangelism
- Dr. Hottel, 1926-1928, Christian Education
- Dr. Louis Talbot, 1929-1932, Love
- Dr. William Ward Ayer, 1932-1936, Organizational Development
- Rev. Donald Mackay, from 1938 to 1943, Pastor
- Dr. Peter Hoogendam, 1943-1956, Bible Teaching
- Rev. Alex B. Stein, 1957-1975, Outreach
- Dr. Arthur Paterson Lee, 1976-1979, Brotherly Love
- Rev. Lewis H. Worrad Jr., 1981-1992, Bible Teaching
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