In 1896, the Trustees approved the purchase of a magic lantern and a piano.

On April 11, 1898, there was a fire at the Church which caused extensive damage. Church services were held in the Church Hall until November 28, 1898.

On December 3, 1900, the Trustees resolved to have the Sewerage Commissioners connect the school basement with the system.

In January 1904, the Light and Power Company installed a meter to measure the amount of electricity used.

In March 1906, a new manse, situated on Brighton Road, was purchased for $3,500.00.

In December 1910, the choir of Saint James Church requested leave to wear black gowns and mortar boards.

In 1920, there were joint services with Zion Church during the summer months.

December 26, 1924, was the date set to vote on church union, under the “United Church of Canada Act” passed by the Federal Parliament of Canada.

On January 14, 1925, the results of the vote were announced: for union - 20%, against union - 80%.

In November 1925, the manse property on Brighton Road was sold. A new manse was to be built on the Church property.

In June 1926, the tender of Messrs. H. and S. Lowe to build a new manse on Pownal Street was accepted.

In 1928, the Trustees sold a lot on Pownal Street for $1,200.00 and a lot on Ambrose Street for $750.00.

In 1935, the Trustees sold the Pollock property on McGill Avenue.

On March 1, 1936, the Church service was changed from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. so the congregation could be home to listen to the first broadcast of H. M. King Edward VIII.

In 1939, the Annual Reports were sent out by mail together with a letter that requested a ten percent increase in contributions.

In 1942, war—risk insurance was added to the insurance coverage on the Church.

In 1944, communion cards were distributed instead of tokens.

In 1946, there was a three month trial given to the printing of a church bulletin.