joined to form The Kirk Auxiliary in 1958. In 1972, they along with the Women‘s Missionary Society formed The Presbyterian Women of the Kirk of Saint James. The Auxiliary operated in six groups - East, West, Central, Brighton, J.O.Y. and Dorcas, but held a general monthly meeting to coordinate activities. This continues under the Presbyterian Women of the Kirk.

Over these many years, very large sums of money have been raised by the women of the Kirk and given to the Trustees to assist with the many financial trials which they encountered. As groups and as individuals they have always been “at the ready” to assist wherever possible. The congregation of the Kirk of Saint James “thanks” the women’s groups for all their assistance.

In 1966, women became eligible to become elders and ministers with the Presbyterian Church in Canada. As such they have taken on their new roles with that same dedication and determination and continue to add to the place of our Church within our own congregation, Province, Country and abroad.

The first woman to be elected to the eldership at the Kirk was Pauline Prowse. MINISTERS OF THE KIRK

Since 1831, this congregation has been served by the following ministers:

1831 - 1836 Reverend James Mackintosh Mr. Mackintosh was sent out by the Glasgow Colonial Committee of the Church of Scotland.

1840 - 1844 Reverend Angus McIntyre Mr. McIntyre came from Scotland. Due to the vacancy of four years the records show that the Church of Scotland urged him to “proceed with as little delay as possible via one of the steam packets. He was assured that he would receive a kind and cordial welcome from the Presbyterians in Charlottetown.” The young minister proved to be an eloquent preacher and a faithful worker. He often visited and preached in destitute stations and congrega- tions throughout the Province.

1848 - 1849 Reverend Samuel Brown Mr. Brown was a young Irish minister. Although he was only able to stay for six months, his work was appreciated.

1849 Reverend John McBean, M.A. Due to ill health Mr. McBean served only six months.

1849 — 1853 Reverend Robert McNair Mr. McNair was popular as a preacher and as pastor. He embraced heterodox views regarding the Sabbath.

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