Our History Book

In the year 2000, Chalmers-Wesley celebrated the 200th anniversary of the organization of the Congregationalist Church in Quebec City. In 2003, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of the opening of Chalmers Free Presbyterian Church. To mark these special occasions, we decided to have a book written to preserve our community’s religious heritage. The book was launched in December 2006.

Remember All the Way, the History of Chalmers-Wesley United Church, Quebec City, was written by George W. Crawford, a former member of the congregation, who now lives in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. The book tells the story of the triumphs and failures, dreams and realities that the various congregations and ministers faced as they strove to build their churches in Quebec. It also introduces us to Quebec City’s great shipbuilders – Thomas Hamilton Oliver and John Munn – and to the Gibb, Ross, Webster, Holt and Renfrew families, who played key roles in the economic development of the city and in the various churches that are now embodied in Chalmers-Wesley.

The title of the book was inspired by Deuteronomy 8:2, “And you shall remember all the way which the Lord your God has led you.”

The book is 276 pages in length and includes over 100 photos, illustrations and maps. The introductory cost is $30 plus postage and handling ($8.00 to Canada, $10.00 to USA, $15 overseas). Copies are also available at La Maison Anglaise bookstore at Place de la Cité, boulevard Laurier, Québec. You may purchase a copy through the church.

To purchase a copy of Remember All the Way, please call 418-692-2640 or:

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