Eldad United Church
1848 Concession Rd 6
Solina, ON
L0B 1J0
Eldad United Church is located at 1848 Concession Rd. 6 (at the corner of Conc. Rd. 6 & Werry Rd.), Solina, ON.
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Eldad United Church
and
Hampton United Church
together form a two-point charge called the
“Eldad/Hampton Pastoral Charge” of The United Church of Canada.
Eldad United Church – Heritage
1836
Small wooden white painted chapel built on the south-east corner of Lot 27, Conc. 6 called the Bible Christian Church with a shed on the west side for horse and buggies.
1855
A new church (built by stonemasons, William and Daniel White) was renamed ‘ELDAD’ – meaning ‘LOVED OF GOD”. The white chapel was used as a Sunday School
1883
The shed was moved across the road to the east, and years later an addition was added where Sunday School anniversaries were always held the last Sunday in May.
1884
The union of Methodist Church was formed and the bible Christian Church ceased to exist .
1925
The United Church of Canada was formed and the church became ‘ELDAD UNITED CHURCH’.
1928
The building was raised to include a full basement. A porch was added on the front and a coal/wood furnace installed. The small white chapel was moved to the four corners in Solina (southeast corner, Lot 24, Conc. 6) to become part of a store and tailor shop (the former Taylor home.
1948
The sanctuary was completely renovated with a domed ceiling of dark birch panels and chandeliers, twelve stained glass memorial windows (pictured) dedicated in the name of different pioneer families significant in the life of the church, new hardwood floors, dark oak pews, pulpit and pulpit chairs, choir chairs and gowns, doors, electric organ, and a baptismal font (replaced in 1958).
1954
An oil furnace was installed.
1955
100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
1977
Modern washrooms added to the north end of the church and a well drilled across the road.
1980
125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS – White church steeple and bell installed, and outside lighting. The illuminated wooden cross was added above the choir loft, and an anniversary quilt with a center circular ring was created showing 456 member’s names.
1986
New cemetery extension was added to the north of the original cemetery with gates and a driveway leading off the road.
1990
135TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
1992
Church parking lot constructed on the site of the old shed.
1995
140th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.
1999
New organ installed.
2005
150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION. New heritage sign at front door and new anniversary “Heritage” quilt created. Also a calendar, 150th Anniversary pens, new choir gowns, and an updated history book by Mary Millson.
2017
Barn Quilt installed outside (created by Rev. Ned Wells & Eva Wells).
2018-2025
Basement redecorated, sanctuary re-decorated, brickwork re-pointed, sanctuary choir loft re-modeled and a one step platform installed. Time capsule placed under new platform, A/V upgraded and live-stream technology installed.
2025
100th Anniversary of the United Church of Canada
170th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of Eldad United Church.
Eldad United Church Women (UCW) History
One of minstries of the church is the United Church Women (UCW).
Established in 1962 with the encouragement of Rev. Fred Reid’s wife Anne. Rev. Reid was the minister at the time.
In 2012, the UCW at Eldad celebrated 50 years of community, church and world mission contributions. This active group of women recently recognized 8 of the original 17 charter members who still come out to monthly meetings, take part in worship and programming, and play the significant role of serving others. Many of these ladies have direct family ties to the pioneer families who settled the Solina area. The ladies honoured included Doreen Westlake, Marion Broome, Doris Hills, Mary Millson, Lois Yellowlees, Jessie Tink, Loraine Knox, and Joyce Taylor.
Below is a painting of Eldad United Church painted in 2020 by Brad Cowan a resident of Hampton.
Hampton United Church 