Reverend Shirley Carleton serves as the minister of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Amherstburg, Ontario, leading with a deep commitment to faith, community, and meaningful engagement in today’s world. A graduate of the Vancouver School of Theology, she brings both theological depth and a heart for ministry to her work. At St. Andrew’s, ministry is not just about tradition—it is about living out our faith in ways that are relevant, engaging, and impactful in our contemporary world. Together, Rev. Carleton and the congregation seek to create a welcoming space where faith is nurtured, questions are explored, and service to others is at the heart of who we are. Whether through worship, outreach, music, or community partnerships, we strive to reflect Christ’s love in ways that speak to both the needs of today and the timeless truths of the Gospel. If you’re looking for a place to belong, to grow, and to serve, we invite you to join us on this journey of faith.
Matthew Kulbacki began music studies at the age of six. He completed a Bachelor Of Music at the University of Windsor and a Masters at the University Of Washington. He began a music ministry career at Sacred Heart Church in Lasalle as Pianist and Organist, and was there for 15 years. From there he was 10 years at The First United Methodist Church of Dearborn, Michigan. He was appointed as Music Director for St. Andrews Church in 2014 and is committed to music excellence at St. Andrews.
Naturally, as Christians we believe in the traditional Creeds of the Church, such as the the Nicene and Apostles’ Creeds. In addition, a summary of faith for the Presbyterian Church in Canada is given in Living Faith. Please feel free to study the full document (click here: Living-Faith) and we we would be most happy to address any specific questions or issues that you my have.
This is a friendly church and this sense of community is evident in both the ‘feel’ of the service and the after-service refreshments and conversations in the church hall. The worship style at St. Andrew’s is traditional, as befits the historical building. We have a robed choir and the minister typically wears a clerical collar. The choir sings an anthem most Sundays and the hymns are traditional in the main, although there are occasionally modern worship songs too. The order of service is printed on a weekly bulletin, and a PowerPoint presentation allows you to easily participate in the service. The sermons are intelligent, thoughtful and you always learn something! Even if the worship style is formal, dress is casual. Yet don’t be fooled by the apparent formality and tradition, as underlying all we do is a vibrant, expectant faith!
