I came to this church as part of my church hopping endeavour in finding meaning in life and a…read morecommunity to do life with. It's been by far one of the most enriching, knowledge satisfying and kindred churches I have ever been to in my life. Would definitely recommend to friends and family who are curious to know more about the Christian faith. Location The church is located on a busy intersection of college and Jarvis. There is a Tim Hortons across the street and Allan Gardens right next door. Getting to the church is somewhat convenient if you are talk the street car (stops right in front of the building) or if you live nearby (what a wonderful stroll). It is also just a few minutes to walk to from college subway station (although in winter the few minutes seems much more longer). Since I live uptown, I have been driving down to this church through Yonge street. Not as convenient as if it were located off the highway, however, there is plenty of free street parking on Sunday mornings nearby off the streets. Did I say parking was free?? Service Service starts at 10:30am and goes until noon. There is free coffee and cookies afterwards and an open gathering session for further dialogue with the pastor after service. The service start time is pretty ideal for me, not too early and not too late. The sermons are also not too long, which is great for someone who is unable to focus for too long. What stands out for me with service here is: first the worship band and music - the musicians here are quite talented; and the focus on the bible teachings within the sermons - this church is quite theologically advanced in comparison to some other churches I have been to. There are a few different pastors who preach which gives a great variety on the sermon styles. The main pastor is Pastor Dan MacDonald, who was previously a lawyer, so you will see his logical and rational style reflected in his sermons. What I love most about the sermons here, is that they always end with practical messages of how we can apply what we have heard into our lives. I also love the fact that the pastors are open to having Q and A sessions with the congregants, which is not typical of many churches. Atmosphere The atmosphere of this church is semi-relaxed, open and communal. They focus quite a bit on building communities with a number of small groups you can sign up for after service and regular social events that connect people with each other. There seems to be quite a large population of Young professionals who go to this church and diversity of church members is somewhat mixed. There is a sense of a strong structure in terms of the backbone to this church as they have an elders, diaconate groups and discipleship and membership town hall meetings. I think the fact that is Presbyterian is probably what gives a somewhat formal feel to this church. Building This location was first opened in October 2017 after what looked to be significant renovations to the interiors of the building to the original Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian church. This building is absolutely beautiful and was originally built in the 1800s by the same architect who built the other three churches in that same block of land that surround the Allen Gardens. The interiors include simple-yet-elegant features of stained-glass windows and the main sanctuary has absolutely beautiful arched ceilings. This building is a real work of art.

My wife and I began attending Grace when we moved to Toronto, and it's become our home. What we…read moreappreciate most is the gospel preaching and community. Grateful for the leadership and the chance to be part of God's work in the city.

This church is a fantastic neighbourhood community centre serving the surrounding area…read more From what I see the parish hall building is still functioning as an actual church, although I've only been there for Long Winter events a few times, and seen other events advertised in this space. The church was almost completely destroyed in June 2024, and is still in ruins although it now is a construction site with a fence around it. One of the events I was at just before the fire involved both the church and the hall which was a spellbinding venue to go into, and to especially appreciate the music within that space with that expansive vaulted ceiling it's quite unbelievable, indescribable and I'm glad as anything to say I was there to appreciate the space before it burned, along with all the irreplaceable art, including group of seven murals. Regardless, the big parish hall building which has been gutted of any furniture to allow a large open interior, and as well as catwalk going around in a horseshoe shape (would be awesome for a concert up there) still remains intact and that's what I'm reviewing today. It's a perfect space for Long Winter, with its gorgeous performance space replete with arched dome above the stage used for projection art from across the room in the catwalk where someone was manning the projector. Downstairs is a similar sized room, albeit with lower ceiling which was a dance floor for notabbq edm folks with rotating open decks one night, and a group of "musicians" scattered around on mats who picked up all kinds of musical instruments and were making sounds and discord and just having fun for the most part, along with a few upright pianos splashed here and there to add to the cacophony of sounds. Around the outside of the room is another lower style catwalk where people can hang out and sit, or congregate, or do their arts whatever moves you. A really fantastic space that makes you wonder how long before Toronto greed transforms it into another soulless condo development. Hopefully not in my lifetime!

One of the most beautiful churches on the West side of Toronto. The leadership has an incredible…read morededication to building an inclusive and diverse community. All are welcome here. On an August Sunday I saw participants of many nationalities attend, feel welcome and participate in the Sermon.

This is a unique community, very diverse and accepting. LGBT friendly. I come there with my 2…read morechildren. There is Sunday school for kids at 9:30 a.m. every week in the basement where they have a play room set up. They also do baptisms, confirmations, reaffirmation of baptismal vows, marriages, blessing of relationships, funerals, and private communions. Anyone is welcome.

I attended the 4:00 pm Christmas eve service. I don't regularly attend church, but wanted to…read moreworship with my elderly mom who attends another church. Very welcoming in every way. All the people were lovely. The music and service were excellent. I will definitely go back.

If you're a fan of Toronto churches Grace is one to add to your list of must-see ones. Located in…read morethe affluent neighbourhood of Forest Hill this church has it all with the large archways inside and the intricate stained glass windows as seen from the outside at night. The acoustics are excellent as well allowing the 50+ member choir, when I was there to fill the church, while allowing the nuances to come through. Highly recommended!

Walmer is my church - I wasn't much of a church attendee when I was younger; my Dad worked Sundays…read moreand my Mom needed her rest, so we didn't wind up going to a church consistently. When I started dating my wife, one of the things that were important to her was that whoever she was with was Christian, so I decided to go with her to Walmer to check it out. That was 5 years ago, and I'm still there now. Walmer is a Baptist church in the middle of downtown Toronto, an area that seems a lot of migration between students coming to University of Toronto to study for a school year, individuals and families living in apartments while they save up for a house, etc. We definitely have a good number of long-standing members at Walmer, but one of the best parts about going to Walmer is the warm feeling you get. It's very welcoming and is a good place to check out if you're new to Toronto and looking for a new home church. The coffee's hot at our Sunday services, the sermons are always good, there's people in the congregation at every age level, the kids' club is thriving, and you're pretty much always guaranteed to make a friend or two if you're willing to stick around for a bit after the service on Sundays. Give it a shot -- what do you have to lose?

I have been to this church so many times and I have yet to meet a friendly person that is willing…read moreto give me 30 seconds of their time. There are private groups that get together but they are even worse. Everything that is spoken in secret is spread throughout the church. IT IS BAD. There is singing and plays during Christmas , but don't expect anyone to talk to you because they have more important things to do than actually ACCEPT AND LOVE people.

I love the 9:30 service - lovely music, quiet group, thoughtful, intelligent and compassionate…read moresermons. Stay for a cup of coffee/tea and cookie afterwards and there is home cooking from time to time as well. Bit of a foodie church. Conversations around the coffee cups are diverse and friendly. St Thomas' outreach to homeless and program to support refugees is impressive and something that I am just starting to get into through practical help. Supports diversity (gender, etc) although it has an anglophone feel to it, in fact people are welcoming and open-minded (and I say that as an immigrant and socially liberal woman happily living in Church and Wellesley). In 2020 you can check out the service and sermons on line, since we're zooming. But the best understanding of its heart (as is for any church) is the community of believers coming together in peace and joy, and this church delivers well on both peace and joy. My partner is getting a lot out of the Meditation group, which takes a Christian-centred approach to meditation and is also now on line. (September, 2020)

Very "Catholic". I…read moreyou are looking for great "old school" ritual... All the bells and smells,. This is the place to go. The choir is good and has won awards.

Beautiful Church-Great pastor and, a nice ambiance but most importantly the best for peace of mind…read more I enjoy attending mass every week and, being mindful of what goes on around me and, the congregation. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!.

A very old church, but one that has not lost its beauty over time…read more One of the few places left in Toronto that celebrate the Latin Mass, albeit Low Mass. I strongly recommend this Church for being a solid and well-run place. Run by the Oratorians, the confessions are always stellar as well as the liturgy. Located on Roncesvalles, it's in a trendy part of town with lots of good eats in the area as well. I know that the Church also hosts AA meetings Monday evenings and do a lot to support the surrounding community whether financially or spiritually. Come by and have a look. An important note - there is no air conditioning so it can get quite hot in the summer.

Services on Sunday mornings 10:30 and Wednesday mornings at 8:30. For families looking for a place…read moreto worship, this church has a strong children's program and lots of activities for people of all ages. Worship is somewhere in the middle between the highly ritualized and charismatic evangelical. The interior space is very modern, which surprises many visitors.

From the owner: The Church of the Messiah transforms lives through encounters with God. We offer online Sunday…read moreschool for teens, host the Avenue Road Food Bank, Summerhill Orchestra, and ESL classes. Coming soon: Spanish services on Saturday evenings. We welcome LGBTQ+