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Worshipping In-Person & Online
there is a service for everyone!
At this time our Christ Church Deer Park community is meeting for worship every Sunday morning at 8:00am, 9:15 am and 10:30 am and during the week on Wednesdays at 11:00am. All services are in-person, and in addition the 10:30am service is livestreamed to YouTube.
It’s the perfect time to join us if you are curious about what church is like. You can take part as much or as little as you wish. A warm welcome to you.
Upcoming Events and Services
Feb
20
Lenten Study – “An Unlikely Lent”
Friday, February 20 at 5:30 pm
The resurrection was not witnessed in isolation; it unfolded before a crowd and continues to unfold today in our own liv...
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Feb
21
Community Breakfast
Saturday, February 21 at 8:00 am
We serve a hot breakfast to about 60 guests from 8am-9:30am. Everyone is welcome, no questions asked and no means testin...
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Feb
22
Holy Eucharist (BCP)
Sunday, February 22 at 8:00 am
A quiet and contemplative Communion service, including Bible readings and prayers from the traditional Book of Common Pr...
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Feb
22
Contemporary Service
Sunday, February 22 at 9:15 am
This is a casual, creative service that includes prayers, Holy Communion, and contemporary worship music (piano & vo...
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Feb
24
Morning Prayer Service – In Person
Tuesday, February 24 at 8:30 am
Start your day with reflection and contemplation. All are welcome. The Morning Prayer services will use Pray Without Ce...
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Feb
25
Holy Eucharist (BAS)
Wednesday, February 25 at 11:00 am
Join us each Wednesday for a short, meaningful Eucharist service at 11am, followed by a cookies, coffee, and fellowship....
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Feb
27
Church on Tap -February
Friday, February 27 at 7:00 pm
Are you looking for a creative, relaxed, meaningful, and LGBTQ+-welcoming Christian worship service? Look no further! Fr...
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Mar
08
Combined Worship Service Vestry Sunday
Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 am
We will also livestream this service on our website, beginning at 10:00a.m. You can watch the service here.
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Mar
08
CCDP Vestry Meeting 2026
Sunday, March 8 at 12:00 pm
Our annual general meeting takes place in Elliott Hall following a combined 10am worship service. Please confirm your el...
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New Spiritus Issue out!
The latest issue of our community magazine Spiritus is now available. It is available for your online reading here: Many thanks to all contributors. You can find more issues in
Thanksgiving Letter
September 26, 2025 Dear Friends in Christ, This harvest season, I give thanks to God for you. I am grateful for your warm welcome and your cultivation of God’s gifts.
we pray
Keep us Good Lord under the shadow of your mercy in this time of uncertainty and distress. Sustain and support the anxious and fearful and lift up all who suffer, that we may rejoice in your comfort knowing that nothing can separate us from your love. This we pray in your name.
Amen.
Worship with us! Holy Week & Easter worship schedule is now posted!
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Lenten Prompt for the Day:
The number of homeless people in Toronto would fill the Royal York Hotel ten times. The number of visits to food banks in the city was over 4.1 million last year. If five loaves and two fish fed 5,000, Jesus would need 4,100 loaves and 1,640 fish - for one meal from a food bank. He needs our help. ... See MoreSee Less
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Death & Funeral Notice: Judith (J.R.) Helen Thornton (née Robinson) passed away peacefully at home in Toronto on February 7, 2026, at the age of 85.
Judith’s larger-than-life personality and welcoming spirit made her a bright presence in any room. She loved giving back through Christ Church Deer Park, including her dedicated leadership with the Out of the Cold program. She also valued her longstanding connection with Delta Delta Delta.
A visitation will be held at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles – Newbigging Chapel, 1403 Bayview Ave., on Thursday, February 19th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. A service will take place at Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge St., on Friday, February 20th, at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Out of the Cold program outofthecold.org/donate/ Condolences may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com. ... See MoreSee Less
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Death & Funeral Notice: Elisabeth Lunder, who served as CCDP's bookkeeper for many years before retiring last spring, died peacefully at Bridgepoint Hospital on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, after a long illness. Thank you for upholding her in prayer during her final months. As we entrust Elisabeth to God's never-failing love, please pray for the grace and comfort of her family and friends.
A funeral celebrating Elisabeth's life will take place at Christ Church Deer Park on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 1pm. Following the service, a reception will take place in Elliott Hall. ... See MoreSee Less
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Lenten Prompt for the Day.
In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return. —Genesis 3:19 (King James Version)
Listen to “Dust in the Wind” by Kansas ... See MoreSee Less
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Just Added! Ash Wednesday 7pm Livestream Service for tomorrow evening.
bit.ly/AshWednesday7pm
The 7:00p.m. BAS service, brings together musicians from the 9:15am contemporary and 10:30am traditional services.
Choral music: Plainsong - The Lent Prose & Tallis- Purge Me, O Lord
There will also be an 11:00am Service. (Spoken BCP) ... See MoreSee Less
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Beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing throughout Lent, Christ Church Deer Park offers a series of daily prompts delivered by e-mail and social media.
Take the prompts in any direction you wish, and use them in whatever way feels meaningful to you—through journaling, prayer, contemplation, singing, walking, running, dancing, or conversation with friends.
At times, we will include links to audio recordings or related resources, which you may choose to explore.
For those who prefer a hard copy, a limited number of printed weekly prompts will be available at the church.
On Sundays—sometimes called “Little Easters,” which are not counted as Lenten days—we will also share an image or detail from the work of parishioner and visual artist Carol Knowlton-Dority. We hope these images add another dimension to your Lenten practice in the week that follows.
And finally, for those who enjoy reading, a parishioner has suggested the following book:
He Is Risen: Reflections on Easter and the Forty Days of Lent by Richard Abanes (2008). Available at Toronto Public Library.
These Lenten prompts were compiled by a team of Christ Church Deer Park parishioners: Emily Chatten, Genevieve Chornenki (lead), John Clarke, Carol Knowlton-Dority, Paul Gooch, William Jackson, Edna Quammie, and Pauline Thompson. ... See MoreSee Less
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Nurturing Faith - Two complementary Christian-based programs for parents and children, conveniently offered at the same time, focused on learning and exploration.
Register here: bit.ly/NurturingFaithReg
Location: Christ Church Deer Park, 1570 Yonge Street, at Heath Street
Dates: Saturdays Feb. 21, Mar. 28, Apr. 18, May 23, June 20 2026
Time: 10am—11:30am
Children: Ages 3-12 yrs. Infants are welcome to accompany their parents.
Parents: All Ages!
Cost: Free
All are welcome! No prior church experience necessary. ... See MoreSee Less
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Starting this week Friday: Lenten Study - “An Unlikely Lent”
The resurrection was not witnessed in isolation; it unfolded before a crowd and continues to unfold today in our own lives and those of our neighbours. Using the work of Rachel Billups, author and Senior Pastor at New Albany United Methodist Church, we will journey to the cross and explore the resurrection through the experiences of unlikely people. Alternating each week between Scripture and Indigenous Canadian film, we will listen for the presence of the Spirit. We may discover that the resurrection is not just a past event, but an invitation into something new, unexpected, and unlikely.
Dates: Friday February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27
Time: 5:30 meet and greet. 6:00 dinner (provided), plus a movie or story. 7:15ish-7:45 study groups.
Room: Rainbow Room
Register: cgibbs@christchurchdeerpark.org
photo: ” Memorial Ribbons for Indigenous children at Clinton Public School January 2026” by Mary Bredin ... See MoreSee Less
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This Wednesday: At 11:00 am and 7:00pm, join us for worship as we mark Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Season of Lent. This season is traditionally one of fasting, prayer, penitence, and almsgiving as we mirror Jesus’s 40 days in the wilderness and look towards Good Friday and Easter. ... See MoreSee Less
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Reminder: Tomorrow ! Shrove Tuesday: Pancake Supper 2026
Mardi Gras Pancake Dinner and Activities for All Ages. Doors open at 5:30pm, Supper 6pm-7pm, Board Games until 8:30pm.
Live music courtesy of the Ukes of York, family-friendly board games, and activities for children. $10 per person. $5 for ages 13 years and under. Bring board games! ... See MoreSee Less
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