As we journey through the four weeks of Advent, the spiritual practice of waiting prepares us for birth of Jesus and the season of Christmas. These next weeks of wonder and enchantment speak to our common longing to know that we are not alone; that Emmanuel does come and that God is with us.

Even in the darkest of days, we hold faith that:
hope can still be found;
joy is still breaking through;
light still comes into the world!

Online via livestream or in-person at 56 Queen St. East, we hope to see you soon!

The Sundays of Advent:

November 29, 11am: O Come, O Come Emmanuel! We start the season with Canada's largest pipe organ, our wonderful choir, and a string quartet.
December 6, 11am: This week we journey with John the Baptist - the wild man of the Jordan with a hair shirt and honey in his beard - as he and we "Prepare the way of the Lord." We will be joined by the Metropolitan Silver Band - the only brass band connected to a United Church in the whole country.
December 13, 11am: Shepherds and angels and donkeys, oh my! This is our Pageant Sunday where remember and encounter afresh, the wonders of Jesus' birth with poetry, singing, dancing and action.
December 20, 11am: We honour Mary, the mother of Jesus and her contributions to the Christian faith.

In each of the Sundays of Advent we will be offering one of the ancient O Antiphons.

Join us for our Christmas services

DECK THE HALLS WITH THE METROPOLITAN SILVER BAND - Dec 6, 2pm: A fun time of carol singing and music with the Metropolitan Silver Band and a quartet of singers. Bring your friends and "ugly Christmas sweaters"!

PAGEANT SUNDAY - Dec 13, 11am: Shepherds and angels and donkeys, oh my! We remember, and encounter afresh, the wonders of Jesus' birth with poetry, singing, dancing and action.

CANDLELIGHT LESSONS & CAROLS - Dec 13, 7:30pm: A Metropolitan tradition - we gather to tell the sacred story of the season with music and scripture under flickering candlelight.

BLUE CHRISTMAS - Dec 16, 5pm: A gentle and supportive service for those who find this season challenging, or need a break from the hustle and bustle of it all. This is an in-person only gathering in the chancel.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE - Dec 24, 4 pm: This all-ages service will begin inside with stories and songs of the season, and end with a tree lighting and hot apple cider outside.

CHRISTMAS EVE BY CANDLELIGHT - Dec 24, 11pm: O Holy night! The stars are brightly shining. It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth. With the Metropolitan Choir and the sacrament of Communion (where all are welcome), this is always one of most looked-forward-to services of the entire year.

CHRISTMAS DAY - Dec 25, 11am: A cozy and relaxed Christmas Day service with a choral quartet.