On Saturday afternoon, September 10, some 75 members of the congregation of St. Andrew's, Langley gathered for a church picnic - 1920’s style. It was all to celebrate the centenary of the parish and the newly renovated interior. The sun shone on friends and family as we shared memories of years gone by, while looking at old pictures and memorabilia. Time was spent enjoying tea sandwiches, jellied salads, pineapple upside down cake and other 1920’s treats. Wooden toys, old-fashioned games and activities were available to entertain the young and young at heart. And a colourful scarf labyrinth was laid out on the lawn for those who wanted to enjoy some quiet contemplation. The Rev. Andrew Halladay blessed the renewed sanctuary, the Rev. Lorie Martin splashed holy water around the room and over the people, and the choir sang, concluding the service with Leonard Cohen’s "Halleluiah".
Although there had been several Anglican churches in Langley township from the early days of the colony, and later province of British Columbia, it was not until the 1920’s that a church was built in Langley Prairie, now Langley City. As more English families located to the area, there was a desire to have a church close to home. Local farmer Brian Harrison donated land on the north side of Yale Road (Fraser Highway) at Telephone Road (206th St.). The new church and vicarage, dedicated to St. Andrew, was built through the efforts of volunteers.
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The church served the parish well for 57 years before a suspected arson fire tore through the hall and offices causing extensive damage resulting in the total loss of the building. Some items of sentimental value including a number of stained-glass windows, a WWI memorial and the alter rail were salvaged. The new church was rebuilt on a new, larger site less than ½ a mile to the east of the original building to allow for a growing congregation. Built in a non-traditional style, the church was consecrated by Archbishop Hambidge on April 27, 1981.