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.

We were here for the Christmas mass at 5pm. We arrived around 3:40pm and parked the car close by…read more They do have parking spots but we might stay a bit long after the mass with our friends. This cathedral was so pretty that I took a lot of pictures. Lucky that we came early, and picked our seats from the front, otherwise, a lot of people were standing at the back the whole mass. They didn't open upstairs for the crowds, because they short staff. They didn't even have choir that night, because they only have student choir, and the 5pm mass on Christmas Day was added before Christmas. There were no one could be served, and the leader of the Choir he sang the songs whole night. And his voice was so nice. And the father also needed to sing by himself too. There are 4 daily masses weekdays, but the locations were too far for us to come. That's so sad. I would like to have masses in cathedrals if possible. We will definitely come again.

It is most underrated and not advertised place! Every Torontoion must visit and so must every…read moretourist. It is a hidden gem. Multilevel cathedral with marble structures give it European vibes.

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.

We visited the church on Wednesday afternoon, when we came back from an event. We only caught the…read moretail of the mass. The church was like cathedral, really European style. We came in the church with my baby's stroller, we needed to use the elevator,but we didn't get to know how to control it, a stuff was pretty nice to help us. We had a quick visit, and got the father's blessing as well for my baby.

I am a Roman Catholic and was able to talk to Father Gerard but he's so Rude and Racist, even not…read morefrom the church but I was taught to be respectful by my parents especially to elderly but he said " I can tell from your tone and accent that your not from the local area " I'm not sure what's he's problem but this the kind of priest that you're not allowed or entice to believe every word of god that comes to his mouth.

Meeting up here for a free walking tour (even though the tour guide did not appear, perhaps because…read moreof the rain), I had a good opportunity to see the outside and the inside of this beautiful church as well as the lovely grounds. The first church was build here in 1803-1807 with the aid of public subscriptions and a government grant. That frame building was enlarged in 1818-19 and replaced by a larger one in 1831. The first incumbent was the Reverend George Okill Stuart, who served from 1800 to 1812 when he was succeeded by the Reverend John Strachan, later first bishop of Toronto. The second church was burnt in 1839. Toronto's first cathedral was then erected on this site but was destroyed by the great fire of 1849. The present cathedral was begun in 1850, opened for divine service in 1852 and completed in 1874. The structure is stunning, the interior is classic and peaceful. It is open to the public and you're welcome inside but please keep in mind as you do so that this is an active church so please be considerate of the other parishioners. [Review 10975 overall, 747 of 2019.]

This historical downtown Toronto Ontario building is home to a Christian Anglican congregation…read morewhich has its roots as far back as 1797 according to historians. Featured as an 1853 Gothic Revival cathedral, the parish held services prior to COVID-19 measures took effect but have now restarted limited in-person Sunday worship. Many church ministries and community outreach initiatives have been negatively impacted by this pandemic. Remind yourself to Keep the Faith!

What a beautiful church…read more Jarvis Street Baptist Church is right beside The Toronto Baptist Seminary and Bible College. They work closely with one another. It's one of the oldest churches in the city, the congregation was founded in 1818. It's designed in Gothic Revival style. It was one of the first churches in Canada to be built with an amphitheatre-shaped interior. The building is decorated with ornaments at the top of every pitched roof. Gargoyles can be seen on the entrance doors, and rippled arches are engraved in the building. The congregation follows the Calvinistic Baptist theology. It is also a member of the Sovereign Grace Fellowship of Canada. In addition to community worship, visitation and prayer meetings, the church has a variety of study groups, fellowships and activities. There is Bible school for all ages, English as a second language (ESL) Bible studies, college and career seminars, the Kidz club for 5-17 year-olds, women and couples' fellowships, and street evangelisim. The church also has its own library known as the Bookroom.

A true gem in the middle of the city. I had my heart set on visiting during doors open! A beautiful…read morebuilding with a very serene and welcoming feel! Will definitely attend a service one day!

Take me to church…read more.. St Mary's Parish is one of the oldest Roman Catholic churches in the city and an immaculate one at that. You can tell this church has been well-maintained from the facade to stained glass, sculptures, altar, dome & benches. The church architecture is one of the more impressive locally. We came head to observe a baptism and also stayed for the mass prior. The mass sermon was conducted in a smooth effective manner. The baptism was also smooth albeit run more casually to accommodate the late coming families. It was a neat overall experience. Always glad to find a gem in the city.

This place is absolutely stunning. When we came, the outside (and a little bit of the inside) was…read moreunder construction. Despite the construction, it was still breathtaking. It has incredible stained glass windows and a gorgeous tabernacle. We came during the week for daily mass and I was pretty impressed. The priest was engaging and friendly. Most importantly, the service was at 530 (which is really convenient) and only lasted 30 minutes. If you're looking for a place to go to Church on the reg in the afternoon, this is it.

Gorgeous church! The Jr. Boys Choir made the experience such an added pleasure. Beautiful homily…read moreand overall wonderful traditional mass.