Our church services at Adolphustown UEL United Church are held the first and third Sundays of each month. For more information, please see our Service Location and Calendar Tab.

The Adolphustown United Empire Loyalist Church in Dorland was built in 1860 on land donated by John P. Dorland. This was a frame structure built in the Gothic Style. The fertile land grew crops and built strong faith communities.

On June 10, 1884 a new corner stone was laid for the Adolphustown Methodist UEL Church. This celebrated the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the Loyalists to this area. This is our church today.

As one of the fundraiser, a quilt was created and for 10 cents you could buy a square! Quilts remain a key feature of our faith community, even today!

This church was part of a four point charge back then: Adolphustown, Conway, Sillsville and Hayburn.

On April 24,1996, based on consensus of all, Adolphustown and Conway formed one congregation. 

This is why our worship bulletin starts with these words:

“We are one faith community, celebrating God’s Presence in two churches.”

We recognize the legacy of our ancestors. These were practical people who worked hard to build a vibrant farming community and two beautiful churches that reflected their spiritual faith.

As Loyalists, they were an Affirming Community, including Iroquois, free black slaves and all the other European Loyalist nationalities. Three strong faith communities built this area, the Methodists, the Wesleyans and the Quakers.

As a faith community, they worshipped together sharing the Sacraments and joyous afternoon and evening meals together.

Our furnishings in both churches including all the paintings and hanging quilts reflect their devotion on supporting and enriching the worship service.