Worship and Faith
Our worship at TSP is warm, inclusive, and grounded in the Christian faith tradition. Sunday mornings are a time to gather together in community, to open ourselves to the presence of God, and to explore the relevance of the Gospel message in our everyday lives. Members of our congregation take regular leadership in worship services through reading scripture, singing in the choir, and writing and offering prayers.
We meet every Sunday for worship at 10:30am, both in-person and on Zoom, and our Children’s Church program runs every Sunday in the Memorial Room. All of our services are posted on our YouTube Channel. In addition to Sunday worship, we host a weekly bible study and a bi-weekly prayer and reflection group. Our 30+ member choir rehearses weekly.
Scroll down to learn more – we hope you join us.
Zoom link to join Sunday worship: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87307293024
Regular Features of our Church Life:
Upcoming special services - Lent 2025
LENT 2025
SERVICES: The 40 days of Lent begin this Wednesday, March 5th, and we will be holding an Ash Wednesday service that evening at 7:30 pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome, and ashes will be available for those who wish to receive them. A Maundy Thursday service is also anticipated on the eve of Good Friday, and a joint Good Friday service is in planning.
RESOURCES FOR YOU: The season of Lent offers us all an opportunity for personal reflection and growth as we move towards our annual recollection of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ during Holy Week and Easter. While TSP is not offering an ongoing in-person group class or study group this year, there are a number of excellent Resources to enrich your own spiritual practice and appreciation of this sacred season. Here are a few:
- The TSP Lenten Meditations Booklet from last year
- Something Sacred: Reflections on Music and Faith – This Lenten devotional explores how the power of music can deepen our connection to God and form us as disciples of Christ
- Looking to explore and dive deeper into each devotion of the Something Sacred: Reflections on Music and Faith? Registration is now open for the online course, a six-week series offered every Tuesday by the Rev. Stephen Fetter throughout Lent, starting March 11, to take a journey through music and faith. Learn more and register here.
- Lutheran’s Connect Daily Devotional, a rich personal daily devotional produced by Lutheran friends in Waterloo, Ontario, focussing on this Lent’s theme of Climate Justice through the lens of rivers and steams. Find it here. An example of what to expect can be found here.
Wishing you a rich and blessed Lenten Season!
Rev. Nan
Children's Church Program
Our Children’s Church program is for children ages 4 and up. It takes place in the Memorial Room (off the Narthex) at Trinity-St. Paul’s United Church from 10:30-11:30AM. Your child is welcome to attend on a weekly or on a drop-in basis!
Our teachers, Jeorgina Taganas and Lucy Nhung Ngo, are warm and engaging. Our Children’s Church uses the new United Church curriculum, “The GO Project”, which you can read more about here. Our Children’s Church time includes stories, games, arts and crafts, and more!
This program is a great way for children to make new friendships, learn about faith, and have lots of fun.
For more information, contact Jeorgina at rosenkim@yahoo.com
I’m new to church. What can I expect?
Coming to church for the first time (or for the first time in a long time) can be intimidating! We are so glad that you are considering joining us to worship. Here is a bit of what you can expect on Sunday mornings:
The church doors open at 10am, and service starts at 10:30. Arrive a few minutes early to settle in. The main doors we use on Sunday mornings are those closest to Bloor and Robert Streets. There is an accessible entrance off Bloor Street a bit further west. Every week, a dedicated greeter (or two!) will welcome you at the door and offer you a bulletin. Feel free to let the greeters know you are new here!
At TSP, music is an important aspect of our worship life. Our Director of Music, 30+ member choir, and soloists sing a diverse repertoire, and including United Church hymns (i.e. Voices United, More Voices) as well as classical, world, and jazz music.
Each week, members of our congregation take turns offering the land acknowledgement, reading scripture passages, and offering prayers of the people. Sometimes we have periods of silence for contemplative prayer, where still the mind in order to open ourselves to the presence of God. A freewill offering is incorporated into the service each week.
On the first Sunday of every month, we partake in the sacrament of Holy Communion. Our approach to Communion is one of radical welcome – that is, everyone is welcome at Christ’s table, whether you are baptized or not, and whether or not you call yourself a Christian! All are welcome at Christ’s table.
After service, we gather in the Narthex (the foyer attached to the Sanctuary) for coffee and treats. You are warmly invited to stay and say hello! You will find our community welcoming, curious, and engaging. No matter where you are in your faith journey, there is a place for you here to grow in faith and in community. Welcome!