At Christ Church Deer Park music plays an integral role in worship. We believe that music, offered for the glory of God and in service of the community’s prayer, helps draw us deeper into the mysteries of our faith, calls us to action, unites us, and invites us to explore what words alone cannot express. We embrace a wide variety of styles and genres and are blessed to have skilled professional leaders, who work alongside our deeply committed volunteers.
Traditional Anglican Choral Services
Sundays at 10:30am & Holy Days
On Sundays at 10:30am and holy days, music is offered by the Christ Church Deer Park Choir, a mixed-voice, vested, adult choir conducted by our Director of Music & Organist. The ensemble is comprised of skilled volunteer amateur singers from the community, who are supported by professional section leads. In addition to helping lead congregational hymns and other service music, the choir regularly prepares anthems, motets and selections from choral Mass settings, which artistically enrich our worship experience.
The choir’s repertoire includes music from the Middle Ages through to the works of living composers. Some favourites performed last season include Byrd’s Ave Verum Corpus, Handel’s “Zadok the Priest,” the Gloria from Mozart’s “Coronation Mass,” Messiaen’s O Sacrum Convivium, Stanford’s “Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem,” Duruflé’s Ubi Caritas, and many more choral classics. We continually seek to expand our repertoire to encompass a wide variety of music drawn from the depths and breadths of the Church’s tradition, and reflective of its diverse members. The choir meets on Thursdays from 7-9pm for rehearsal (September to June) and is welcoming new choristers.
Contemporary Service
Sundays at 9:15am
On Sundays at 9:15am, we gather more informally and sing alongside the piano and guitar. Contemporary Christian music, and other worship songs and hymns that invite congregational participation, are led by a professional vocalist and pianist, and accompanied by volunteer praise team members, who help enliven this intimate gathering.
Jazz Vespers
Sundays at 4:30pm (twice per month)
Upcoming Jazz Vespers
For over 25 years, Christ Church Deer Park has welcomed some of the city’s finest jazz musicians to play at this popular, informal late-afternoon worship service. This service has been included in the Toronto Jazz Festival line-up and has featured small ensembles, as well as big bands and guest vocalists. Previous highlights include Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker, a Charlie Brown Christmas, and musical tributes to esteemed artists including Horace Silver and Thelonious Monk. Our Jazz Vespers include reflective readings, prayers for the needs of the world, and always close with a swinging congregational hymn.
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Church on Tap
Fridays at 7pm (once per month, Sept through June)
At Church on Tap, soulful, folk-rock, alternative and contemporary music, usually led by the guitar and other guest musicians, accompanies this casual, come-as-you-are service.
To find out more about any aspect of music ministry, and how you can get involved or support us, please contact our Director of Music, Stefani Bedin:
Stefani Bedin
Director of Music
Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvellous works among all the peoples.
Psalm 96:2–3
Upcoming Music Events
Contemporary Service: The Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 8 at 9:15 am
This is a casual, creative service that includes prayers, Holy Communion, and contemporary worship music (piano & vo...
More details »Holy Eucharist (BAS): The Second Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 8 at 10:30 am
Our traditional Anglican service with organ & choir, Scripture readings, prayers, and homily. This service runs betw...
More details »Contemporary Service: The Third Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 15 at 9:15 am
This is a casual, creative service that includes prayers, Holy Communion, and contemporary worship music (piano & vo...
More details »Holy Eucharist (BAS): Advent Lessons & Carols
Sunday, December 15 at 10:30 am
It's a special service this week! Our yearly Advent lessons & carols service is always popular. Join us as we hear t...
More details »Jazz Vespers: Ellington’s Nutcracker
Sunday, December 15 at 4:30 pm
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of jazz music! This informal service includes a few prayers, a short reflection, and, ...
More details »Contemporary Service: The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 22 at 9:15 am
This is a casual, creative service that includes prayers, Holy Communion, and contemporary worship music (piano & vo...
More details »Holy Eucharist (BAS): The Fourth Sunday of Advent
Sunday, December 22 at 10:30 am
Our traditional Anglican service with organ & choir, Scripture readings, prayers, and homily. This service runs betw...
More details »Contemporary Service
Sunday, December 29 at 9:15 am
This is a casual, creative service that includes prayers, Holy Communion, and contemporary worship music (piano & vo...
More details »Holy Eucharist (BAS)
Sunday, December 29 at 10:30 am
Our traditional Anglican service with organ & choir, Scripture readings, prayers, and homily. This service runs betw...
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