Welcome to
College Street United Church
HOPE
People Helping People in The Name of Jesus
At the corner of Bathurst and College, we are called to celebrate the diversity of creeds, races, orientations, and identities that we encounter.
College Street United Church Services are fully accessible and held in person on Sundays at 10:30 am
You can join also join us through Youtube via this link
https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeStreetUnitedChurch/featured
As a community of faith in the downtown core of Toronto, we desire to minister to those who are stigmatized, isolated, bereaved, marginalized and seek the waters of life-giving community.
September 22nd, 2024 Service
September 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the survivors of Canada’s residential school system, the families who were impacted, and those children who never returned home.
But what does this day and the orange shirt have to do with you?
Reconciliation is not just about acknowledging the past but actively working to heal relationships between Indigenous and settler peoples and communities. Given our church's role in operating residential schools, we have an especially important role to play in addressing historical and present day harms resulting from colonial policies. Wearing an orange shirt serves as a visible reminder of the need for ongoing awareness, compassion, and change. It is a small but significant way of affirming the resilience of Indigenous peoples and committing to the journey of healing together.
To help children understand this history, Phyllis Webstad’s Orange Shirt Story is a thoughtful resource. If you don’t have the book or access to the book, there are many YouTube videos of individuals who read her book aloud.
We encourage you to view and share the Moderator’s Orange Shirt Day video. This video message reflects the United Church of Canada's continued efforts to acknowledge its role in the residential school system and its commitment to reconciliation.
October 18-20th Anniversary Weekend
2024 is the 150th Anniversary of College Street United Church. This year we are celebrating everything that has made College Street United Church an amazing place to gather, worship, and belong.
Friday October 18th 6:30 PM - Sylvia Dunstan Hymn Sing and Conversation
In recent years, Rev. Sylvia Dunstan’s hymns have become integral to worship at College Street United Church. Music has always been important to College Street UC, many members have shared about their time in the choir as being very special. Sylvia’s hymns like: ‘Those Hearts That We Have Treasured’ and ‘Through the Heart of Every City’ will be sung, along with the sharing of stories about Sylvia, her ministry, and why her music affirms our call as an urban and inclusive church.
Saturday October 19th 11:00 AM- Luncheon and Open House
A perfect chance for connecting with old and new friends, a time for games, and a time to explore the space. At 12:30 pm, there will be a light luncheon where we will recognize two members with a lifetime membership to College Street United Church. This will be followed by more time of games and exploration with stimulating conversation and of course - more food!
Sunday October 20th 10:30 AM - Sunday Worship and Covenanting
Sunday morning worship will be at 10:30 am and will feature many great surprises. There will be traditional music and emerging worship styles. There will be a pot luck lunch afterwards. Following the luncheon, we will begin the covenanting service between Reverend Jeffrey and College Street UC. Our guest preacher will be Rev. Laura Gallagher-Doucette of Runnymede United Church.
