List of Presbyterian churches in Toronto
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This is a list of Presbyterian Church in Canada
churches in Toronto
, Canada. In 1925 the about 70% of Presbyterian churches joined the new United Church of Canada
, including many of those in Toronto. This is a list of churches that have belonged to the Presbyterian church since 1925.
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churches in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Canada. In 1925 the about 70% of Presbyterian churches joined the new United Church of Canada
United Church of Canada
The United Church of Canada is a Protestant Christian denomination in Canada. It is the largest Protestant church and, after the Roman Catholic Church, the second-largest Christian church in Canada...
, including many of those in Toronto. This is a list of churches that have belonged to the Presbyterian church since 1925.
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Albion Gardens http://www.donmincoff.org/AGPC.html | Thistletown Thistletown Thistletown is a culturally diverse neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Thistletown is also a part of the Rexdale community in the northern part of Etobicoke. It consists of the area surrounding the intersection of Albion Road and Islington Avenue in the former City of Etobicoke... |
1957 | Building constructed in 1961. In July 2011, will change name to recognize merger with Pine Ridge PC. | |
Armour Heights http://armourheights.org | Armour Heights | 1950 | Extension congregation, merged in 1998 with former Melrose Park congregation. | |
Beaches http://new.beacheschurch.org | The Beaches The Beaches The Beaches is a neighbourhood and popular tourist destination located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the east side of the "Old" City of Toronto. The original boundaries of the neighbourhood are from Fallingbrook Avenue on the east to Kingston Road on the north, to Woodbine Avenue... |
1925 | Minority Group from Kew Beach (now Beach United) | |
Bonar | St Clarens Ave., (w. side) n. of College near Lansdowne | 1889–1969 | Named after Scottish brothers Andrew Andrew Bonar Andrew Alexander Bonar was a minister of the Free Church of Scotland and youngest brother of Horatius Bonar.... and Horatius Bonar Horatius Bonar Horatius Bonar was a Scottish churchman and poet.-Life:The son of James Bonar, Solicitor of Excise for Scotland, he was born and educated in Edinburgh. He comes from a long line of ministers who have served a total of 364 years in the Church of Scotland... . Buildings constructed in 1907 and 1922; demolished c1970. Merged with Parkdale Presbyterian Church to form Bonar-Parkdale |
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Bonar-Parkdale | Parkdale Parkdale, Toronto Parkdale is a neighbourhood and former village in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, west of downtown. The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by Roncesvalles Avenue, on the north by Queen Street. It is bounded on the east by Dufferin Street from Queen Street south, and on the south by Lake Ontario... |
1969 | Formed in 1969 as a merger of Parkdale Presbyterian Church and Bonar Presbyterian Church. Bonar Parkdale Place constructed in 1990s. | |
Bridlewood http://www.bridlewoodpc.ca | L'Amoreaux L'Amoreaux L'Amoreaux is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated east of Victoria Park Avenue, south of McNicoll Avenue, west of Kennedy Road and north of Huntingwood Drive. L'Amoreaux is named after Josue L'Amoreaux , a French Huguenot loyalist who settled in the area... |
1967 | Daughter congregation of Knox Toronto; self-supporting in under one year. Building constructed in 1973; 1984 addition contained many furninshings from former Cooke's Church. | |
Calvin | Deer Park Deer Park, Toronto Deer Park is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, centred on the intersection of Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue; its boundaries are the Vale of Avoca section of Rosedale ravine in the east, Farnham Avenue and Jackes Avenue in the south, Avenue Road and Oriole Parkway in the west, the... |
1925 | Minority Group, mainly from Deer Park, and also from Avenue Road. Now, Deer Park uses this building. | |
Celebration | Glen Park Glen Park, Toronto Glen Park is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located in the district of North York. It is bounded by Lawrence Avenue to the north, Bathurst Street to the east, a line south of Stayner Avenue to the south, and the CNR tracks to the west. Prior to the amalgamation of... |
2000s | Merger of Coldstream (1950) and Fairbank (1890; 1925 Minority from Fairbank Presbyterian / St. Cuthbert's United) on Coldstream site. | |
Chalmers | Dundas and Dovecourt | 1877-1978. | Originally named Brockton Presbyterian. Building constructed 1889. Fire in 1945 destroyed Sanctuary, Sunday School hall renovated as replacement. Merged with St. Paul's Dovercourt, Demolished in early 1980s. | |
Chinese | Grange Park Grange Park (neighbourhood) Grange Park is a neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is bounded on the west by Spadina Avenue, on the north by College Street, on the east by University Avenue and on the south by Queen Street. It is within the 'Kensington-Chinatown' City of Toronto planning neighbourhood. Its... |
Congregation started in 1912; group went to United Church in 1925 | Building constructed in 1960, replacing former building expropriated for Toronto City Hall. | |
Clairlea Park | Clairlea | 1952 | York Townline Cemetery and former Chalmers Canada Presbyterian Church 1863-1890 at NE corner of Pharmacy and St. Clair; land swap for cemetery (all but one re-interred at Pine Hills Cemetery). Gas Station (now demolished) on old site; Church is one block east | |
Cooke's | Queen and Mutual | 1851–1982 | Previously known as Second Presbyterian. Demolished 1984 | |
Dale | 1884–1939 | Mission of St. Andrew's Church started in 1870s. Known as St. Mark's until move in 1909. Previously located at Adelaide West of Tecumseh, and in 1886 to King and Tecumseh. Congregation closed in 1939. Building is now St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church. | ||
Davenport | Davenport | 1904–1972 | Buildings constructed in 1905, 1909, and renovation in 1921. Merged with Wychwood Presbyterian to form Wychwood-Davenport on the Wychwood site. Building continues as Galilee Korean Presbyterian Church (Han-Ca East Presbytery, Presbyterian Church in Canada) | |
Dovercourt Road | Dufferin Grove Dufferin Grove Dufferin Grove is a neighbourhood located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, west of downtown. The neighbourhood is bordered by Bloor Street West to the north, Ossington Ave to the east, College Street to the south, and Dufferin Street to the west.-Character:... |
1886–1968 | Originally met as Mission of Chalmers Church, located north of Bloor and Dovercourt. Present building constructed at Hepbourne and Dovercourt in 1905. Merged with St. Paul's Presbyterian in 1968 to form Dovercourt-St. Paul's, then with Dufferin Street in 1993 to become St. Paul's . Presently used by Portugese-Speaking Presbyterian Church. | |
Dovercourt-St. Paul's | Dufferin Grove Dufferin Grove Dufferin Grove is a neighbourhood located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, west of downtown. The neighbourhood is bordered by Bloor Street West to the north, Ossington Ave to the east, College Street to the south, and Dufferin Street to the west.-Character:... |
1968–1993 | Created from merger of Dovercourt Presbyterian and St. Paul's in 1968. In 1993 merged with Dufferin Street Presbyterian to become St. Paul's Presbyterian, and closed in 2005. | |
Dufferin Street | Wallace-Emerson | 1907–1993 | Merged with Dovercourt-St. Paul's Presbyterian Church to form St. Paul's Presbyterian in 1993. Building sold, and is again for sale in 2010 | |
Emmanuel | Upper Beaches Upper Beaches The Upper Beaches is a rather recently coined name for the neighbourhood directly north of the Beaches area in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It stretches from Coxwell Avenue in the west to Victoria Park in the east. The southern border is Kingston Road, while the northern boundary is generally... |
1885–1988 | Started as East Toronto Junction Presbyterian Mission in 1885. First building located on Main Street. Became Emmanuel with merger of Chalmers, York Townline congregation in Scarborough Township, and maintenance of Cemetery in 1893. Led by Rev. Dr. Thomas Rogers for 30 years, and who was active in Presbyterian Church Association (1925 anti-Union vote), as well as seeing other congregations begin in district; including Rogers Memorial. In 1987, merged with two "daughter" congregations to form Faith Community Presbyterian in the former St. James building. | |
Faith Community Presbyterian | Old East York Old East York Old East York is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto located in the former East York. While East York was a much larger area, the name has been kept as a reminder to the days before the mega city. There are multiple definitions of its extent, but at its largest Old East York has covers the... |
1988 | Created as a merger of three congregations, St. James, Emmanuel, and St. Matthew's in the former St. James building. | |
Fallingbrook | Birch Cliff Birch Cliff Birch Cliff is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Canada. It is located in the southwest part of the old city of Scarborough running along shore of Lake Ontario atop the eastern part of the Scarborough Bluffs. The area was first developed as the home of the Toronto Hunt Club in 1895 when the region was... |
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First Hungarian | Humewood-Cedarvale Humewood-Cedarvale Humewood-Cedarvale is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, historically part of the York borough. The neighbourhood is bordered by Bathurst Street to the east, Eglinton Avenue to the north, Winnett Avenue to the west and St. Clair Avenue to the south... |
1930 | 1967 move from 206 McCaul Street (1938 Building), and merged with Oshawa Hungarian Mission in 1970; services are still held monthly in Oshawa. 1948 building built as home of Willowdale's Wellspring Worship Centre (formerly Banfield Memorial Evangelical Missionary Church). | |
Gateway Community | Flemingdon Park Flemingdon Park Flemingdon Park is a multicultural community in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located in the North York district of the city. It is part of federal and provincial electoral district Don Valley West, and Toronto electoral ward 26: Don Valley West... |
1970 | In same building as Blessed John XXIII Roman Catholic; Congregation dissolved 2010; now a Mission. | |
Ghanaian | 1995 | Congregation of Presbyterian Church in Ghana. Joint agreement with PCC for Pastoral oversight. Congregation constructed building at Highway 400 and Finch in 2003. Services in English, Ga, and Twi. | ||
Glebe | Davisville | 1912 | mission of Bloor Street Presbyterian. Remained in Presbyterian Church after voting twice in 1925—Ballot Box went on fire when first count taken. | |
Glenview http://www.glenviewchurch.ca | North Toronto North Toronto North Toronto was a town located in the northern part of the Old Toronto district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It occupies a geographically central location within the current boundaries of the city of Toronto. It is a relatively narrow strip, centred around Yonge Street; it extends from the CP... |
1925 | formed as Minority Group from Eglinton Presbyterian (St. George's United Church, now Eglinton-St. George's United) and Bedford Park. | |
Grace, Etobicoke | Centennial Eringate-Centennial-West Deane - Location :Eringate-Centennial-West Deane is a neighbourhood located in the north western corner of the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in close proximity to Pearson Airport and Highway 427. It is bounded on the west by Centennial Park and golf course, to the north by Eglinton Avenue West, on... |
1955–2002 | merged merged with Hillview Presbyterian to form Graceview in Grace Building in 2002. | |
Grace, West Hill | West Hill West Hill, Toronto -Location and principal features:It is located in the eastern end of the city, in the former city of Scarborough. Scarborough was merged with five other municipalities and a regional government to form the new "City of Toronto" in 1998... |
1956 | merger of Centennial Road and West Rouge Sunday Schools. Built in Pickering Township, before West Rouge joined Scarborough in 1973. | |
Graceview | Centennial Eringate-Centennial-West Deane - Location :Eringate-Centennial-West Deane is a neighbourhood located in the north western corner of the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in close proximity to Pearson Airport and Highway 427. It is bounded on the west by Centennial Park and golf course, to the north by Eglinton Avenue West, on... |
2002 | merger of Grace Presbyterian Church (Etobicoke, Ontario) and Hillview Presbyterian Church in Grace Building. | |
Guildwood Community | Guildwood Guildwood Guildwood, also known as Guildwood Village, is a historic and residential neighbourhood in Scarborough, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located along the Scarborough Bluffs, south of Kingston Road, from Grey Abbey Trail in the east to the end of Sylvan Avenue in the west.-History:Guildwood village... |
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High Park | 1925–1968; | Minority group of Alhambra and High Park. Site was a former School. Merged with Morningside to form Morningside High Park. Building is now Jami Mosque. | ||
Hillview | Centennial Eringate-Centennial-West Deane - Location :Eringate-Centennial-West Deane is a neighbourhood located in the north western corner of the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in close proximity to Pearson Airport and Highway 427. It is bounded on the west by Centennial Park and golf course, to the north by Eglinton Avenue West, on... |
1955–2002 | In 2002 merged with Grace Presbyterian to form Graceview. Building is now home of St. Timothy's Korean Presbyterian Church (Han-Ca East Presbytery, Presbyterian Church in Canada) | |
Iona | Don Valley Village Don Valley Village Don Valley Village is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located north of Highway 401, and is bounded by Sheppard Avenue to the south, Leslie Street to the west, Finch Avenue to the north and Highway 404 to the east... |
1966 | In same building as St. Cyprian Anglican Church; was originally part of the "Tri-Congregations" with St. Cyprian and the former Hillcrest United Church. | |
Knox, Toronto; Spadina Ave. Knox Presbyterian Church (Toronto) Knox Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church in downtown Toronto, Canada.-History:In 1820 the first Presbyterian congregation in Toronto was formed, and after the donation of land from Jessie Ketchum, built a church on Richmond Street... |
Harbord Village | 1843 (from 1820) | Moved in 1905 from Yonge and Queen, Sanctuary completed 1909. | |
Knox, Agincourt | Agincourt Agincourt, Toronto Agincourt is a very diverse neighbourhood in the Scarborough district of the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is centred along Sheppard Avenue between Kennedy and Markham Roads... |
1925 | Minority group of Knox Presbyterian Church, Agincourt (now Knox United) | |
Leaside | Leaside | 1942 | Extension of Glebe Congregation. First Minister Rev. Dr. J. Charles Hay, later Principal of Knox College. | |
Malvern | Malvern Malvern, Toronto Malvern is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a population of 44,315. It is located in the northeast corner of the city, in the district of Scarborough. Scarborough was merged with five other municipalities and a regional government to form the new City of Toronto in 1998... |
1975. | Orinally a shared building with Anglican Church, who left in early 2000s. | |
Melrose Park | North Toronto North Toronto North Toronto was a town located in the northern part of the Old Toronto district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It occupies a geographically central location within the current boundaries of the city of Toronto. It is a relatively narrow strip, centred around Yonge Street; it extends from the CP... |
1930s | A dissenting group from Glenview Church formed itself into this congregation which met at 250 Fairlawn Avenue until its amalgamation into Armour Heights Church in the late 1990s. The building was demolished, and replaced with housing. | |
Melville | West Hill West Hill, Toronto -Location and principal features:It is located in the eastern end of the city, in the former city of Scarborough. Scarborough was merged with five other municipalities and a regional government to form the new "City of Toronto" in 1998... |
1852 | Started as Knox College Student Mission, joined with Knox Agincourt until 1883, Dunbarton (Pickering) until 1900, when it became a single-point charge. | |
Mimico | Mimico Mimico The historic Town of Mimico is a neighbourhood in the south-western part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the south-east corner of the former Township of Etobicoke, and was an independent municipality from 1911 to 1967.... |
1925, | Reacquired their 1890 building from United Church. New Sanctuary built in 1950s beside Hall (old building) | |
Morningside | Swansea Swansea, Toronto Swansea is a neighbourhood in the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, bounded on the west by the Humber River, on the north by Bloor Street, on the east by High Park and on the south by Lake Ontario... |
1889–1968 | Merged with High Park to form Morningside High Park. Named after Morningside Church in Edinburgh. | |
Morningside High Park | Swansea Swansea, Toronto Swansea is a neighbourhood in the City of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, bounded on the west by the Humber River, on the north by Bloor Street, on the east by High Park and on the south by Lake Ontario... |
1968 | Created from a merger of Morningside Presbyterian and High Park Presbyterian; High Park's organ was brought over at merger. | |
North Park | Maple Leaf Maple Leaf, Toronto Maple Leaf is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the southwest of the North York district. Its approximate borders are Lawrence Avenue to the south, Jane Street to the west, Highway 401 to the north, The CNR rail lines east of Keele Street to the... |
1950s | congregation now a Spanish-speaking mission, and building is for sale. | |
Oakwood Presbyterian Church | Oakwood-Vaughan | 1911–1977 | Dissolved 1977, Building bought by Mount Zion Apolstolic Church, who moved to Malton in 1999, building razed 2009. | |
Olivet | Yorkville Yorkville, Toronto Yorkville is a district in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, well known for its shopping. It is a former village, annexed by the City of Toronto. It is roughly bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Davenport Road to the north, Yonge Street to the east and Avenue Road to the west, and is considered part of... |
1925–1969; | Minority group from Westminster, Bloor Street, Old St. Andrew's and St James Square acquired former Olivet Congregational Church.Named Central Presbyterian until 1935 and then Avenue Road Presbyterian until 1947. Closed 1977. Building is now commercial. | |
Parkdale | Parkdale Parkdale, Toronto Parkdale is a neighbourhood and former village in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, west of downtown. The neighbourhood is bounded on the west by Roncesvalles Avenue, on the north by Queen Street. It is bounded on the east by Dufferin Street from Queen Street south, and on the south by Lake Ontario... |
1879–1969 | Merged with Bonar Presbyterian in 1969 to form Bonar-Parkdale. Had merged with Cowan Avenue PC in 1928 (that had grown out of Parkdale in 1886) | |
Patterson | Earlscourt | 1925-2011 | Minority group of St. David's United, initially called St. David's Continuing Presbyterian Church. Name changed in 1927 to avoid coal deliveries going to wrong building, named after longtime minister of Cookes Church, Toronto. Congregation dissolved November 2011; final services November 20th. | |
Pine Ridge | Humber Summit Humber Summit Humber Summit is one of the northernmost neighbourhoods in Toronto, Ontario, located in the North York district of the city. It is bounded by Steeles Avenue to the north, Highway 400 to the east, Finch Avenue to the south, and follows the Humber River to the west.-Character:In the 1840s, Humber... |
1953 | Originally, an extension of Woodbridge Presbyterian Church. Was joined with Rexdale for 20 years. On June 19 2011, congregation held final service, prior to merging with Albion Gardens. | |
Portuguese Speaking | Dufferin Grove Dufferin Grove Dufferin Grove is a neighbourhood located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, west of downtown. The neighbourhood is bordered by Bloor Street West to the north, Ossington Ave to the east, College Street to the south, and Dufferin Street to the west.-Character:... |
1985 | Housed in former St. Paul's Presbyterian, that they acquired in 2005. | |
Queen Street East | Leslieville Leslieville Leslieville is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada east of the Don River bounded by the Canadian National railway line and Gerrard Street to the north, Empire Avenue to the west, Eastern Avenue to south, and Coxwell Avenue to the east.-History:... |
1877, | Originally called Leslieville Presbyterian Church, name changed upon Leslieville joining Toronto in 1893. Survived major fire in late 1960s. | |
Rexdale | Rexdale Rexdale Rexdale is a neighbourhood located in the north-west corner of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It covers the northern section of Etobicoke, which was an independent city until it merged with five other municipalities and a regional government to form the new City of Toronto in 1998. Rexdale was named... |
1956 | Seniors Housing complex opened in 1979; | |
Riverdale | Riverdale Riverdale, Toronto Riverdale is a large neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is bounded by the Don River Valley to the west, Danforth Avenue and Greektown to the north, Jones Avenue, the CN/GO tracks, and Leslieville to the east, and Lake Shore Boulevard to the south.... |
1908 | original building now being used, as 1912 Sanctuary is now lofts. | |
Rogers Memorial | East Danforth East Danforth East Danforth is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Canada. It is located on the eastern part of Danforth Avenue in the old city of Toronto. It stretches from the eastern edge of Greektown by Jones Avenue to the boundary of Scarborough at Victoria Park Avenue. The area is covered by two business... |
1922–2000 | Closed in 2000, today building is home to Toronto Chinese Mennonite Church | |
Rosedale | Rosedale Rosedale, Toronto Rosedale is an affluent neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, which was formerly the estate of William Botsford Jarvis, and so named by his wife, granddaughter of William Dummer Powell, for the wild roses that grew there in abundance.... |
1907 | First unit (small sanctuary) built in 1908, second unit in 1950s with church Hall. Land for originally-planned larger sanctuary was expropriated when Mount Pleasant Road was opened up in 1950s. | |
Royce | 1904–1969 | Alhambra withdrew in 1910s; Royce Avenue rebuilt and remained in PCC in 1925). Merged with Victoria Presbyterian to form Victoria-Royce Presbyterian building demolished in 1970 at Dupont (formerly Royce Avenue) and Perth. | ||
Runnymede | Runnymede Runnymede, Toronto Runnymede is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada located north of Bloor Street West between Jane Street and Runnymede Road north to Dundas Street West. It is located directly north of the former village of Swansea and west of the High Park North neighbourhood... |
1906 | original building moved from St John's Road to site in 1912; present building 1950 (original on parking lot) | |
St. Andrew's St. Andrew's Church (Toronto) St. Andrew's Church, 73 Simcoe Street, Toronto is a large and historic Romanesque Revival Presbyterian church in downtown Toronto, Canada.-History:... |
Downtown | 1830 | present building opened 1876; major redevelopment in 1990s, and 48th Highlanders Museum in building. | |
St. Andrew's Humber Heights | Humber Heights-Westmount Humber Heights-Westmount Humber Heights-Westmount, also known as Humbervale, is a neighbourhood in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario. The neighbourhood is bounded by the west bank of the Humber River, west to Royal York Road and south to Eglinton Avenue West... |
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St. Andrew's Islington | Islington-Six Points | 1922; | building rebuilt 1951; sanctuary reversed and Hall built 1968. | |
St. Andrew's, Scarborough http://www.standrewsscarborough.ca | Bendale Bendale Bendale, also called Cedarbrae, is a neighbourhood in the eastern part of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in Scarborough. The area is ethnically diverse, like much of Toronto, but has a greater proportion of South Asian population, especially Tamils.... |
1818. | Present building constructed 1849; dedicated 1850. Hall constructed 1957. Oldest Presbyterian Congregation in Toronto, started by Thomson family; active cemetery contains most of original Scarborough European families. | |
St. David's | Eglinton East | 1952 | Started as Kitchener Park Extension mission, renamed St. David's in 1955. St. David's Place opened in 1978. | |
St. Giles Kingsway http://www.stgileskingsway.com | The Kingsway The Kingsway The Kingsway, known also as Kingsway South, is a residential neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the former City of Etobicoke, an area that became the west end of Toronto upon amalgamation in 1998. It is bounded by Bloor Street to the south, Dundas Street to the north, the... |
1951. | 1961 Merger of St. Giles and Kingsway (1940s), the latter using Montgomery's Inn Montgomery's Inn Montgomery's Inn is a historic home and inn in the Islington neighbourhood of Etobicoke in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Built in 1832 in a Georgian style with later additions, the inn has been restored to an 1847 period, and operates as a museum of the City of Toronto. Once in danger of... . Original St. Giles sanctuary recently renovated for a contemporary worship service called "The Well". |
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St. James | 1925–1988. | Originally named MacPherson (Continuing) to 1939 (MacPherson United changed name to Dentonia Park). Merged with two other congregations (Emmanuel and St. Matthew's) to form Faith Community Presbyterian in St. James building. | ||
St. James, Long Branch | Long Branch Long Branch, Toronto The former Village of Long Branch is a neighbourhood in the south-west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the south-west corner of the former Township of Etobicoke and was a partially-independent municipality from 1930-1967... |
1914–2001 | Originally called Dunn Memorial; renamed in 1950s when Sanctuary built. Now home of a Korean Presbyterian (not PCC) congregation. | |
St. John's | Riverside South | 1888 | Sanctuary dedicated in 1907 (moved from Gerrard East and Bolton). Basement home to National Presbyterian Museum since 2002. | |
St. John's Milliken | Milliken Milliken, Ontario Milliken or Milliken Mills is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto and Markham, Ontario. It is located in the North East section of Scarborough and South East section of Markham... |
1980. | Name "recycled" from former St. John's Milliken in Markham Township (1864–1929). Shares building with Anglican congregation. | |
St. Mark's | Don Mills Don Mills Don Mills is a mixed-use neighbourhood in the North York district of Toronto, Canada. It was developed to be a self-supporting "new town" and was at the time located outside of Toronto proper. Consisting of residential, commercial and industrial sub-districts, it was planned and developed by... |
1952. | Shares building with Myung Sung Korean Presbyterian Church (Han Ca East Presbytery, PCC). Hall, including original building was replaced by Apartment complex in 1990s. | |
St. Matthew's | 1925–1988 | Minority group from Rhodes Avenue. Building constructed in 1948. Merged with two other (Emmanuel, St James) congregations to form Faith Presbyterian. Building now used by Toronto Formosan Presbyterian Church, a PCC Congregation of Taiwanese-Canadians. | ||
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (old) | Seaton Village Seaton Village Seaton Village is a former unincorporated village located west of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is named after John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton, Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada from 1828 to 1836. Seaton Village is bordered by Bloor Street to the south, the train tracks to the north,... |
1887–1968 | In 1914, Erskine PC (1838 as First United Presbyterian, then Bay Street Canada Presbyterian Church) joined congregation. Merged with Dovercourt Presbyterian to form Dovercourt-St Paul's Presbyterian, building demolished, apartments on site. | |
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church (new) | Dufferin Grove Dufferin Grove Dufferin Grove is a neighbourhood located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, west of downtown. The neighbourhood is bordered by Bloor Street West to the north, Ossington Ave to the east, College Street to the south, and Dufferin Street to the west.-Character:... |
1993–2005 | Created from merger of Dovercourt-St Paul's Presbyterian with Dufferin Presbyterian. Building now home to Portuguese-speaking Presbyterian congregation. | |
St. Stephen's, Scarborough | Woburn Woburn, Toronto Woburn, also known as Cedarbrae, is a neighbourhood located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in the district of Scarborough.-Geography:Woburn is bordered by Highway 401 to the north, Scarborough Golf Club Road and Orton Park Road to the east, the CN Railway tracks to the south, and McCowan Road and... |
1958 | Started as Golf Club Road Presbyterian Church, later named St. Stephen's. Building constructed and dedicated in 1962. | |
St. Stephen's, Weston | Emery | 1960 | Congregation started in local school. Building constructed in 1965. | |
Toronto Formosan | Little India | 1980 | Congregation started with Taiwanese Presbyterians, many whose ancestors became Christians through PCC Missionaries led by George Leslie Mackay George Leslie Mackay George Leslie Mackay was the first Presbyterian missionary to northern Formosa . He served with the Canadian Presbyterian Mission. Mackay is among the best known Westerners to have lived in Taiwan.-Early life:... . Moved into former St. Matthew's (see above) in 1989. 2 Taiwanese groups (Central and Toronto Formosan) merged in 2009. |
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Toronto Korean | 1969 | Originally met in Knox, Spadina Knox Presbyterian Church (Toronto) Knox Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church in downtown Toronto, Canada.-History:In 1820 the first Presbyterian congregation in Toronto was formed, and after the donation of land from Jessie Ketchum, built a church on Richmond Street... . Services later held at former Olivet in Yorkville, before former Davenport Presbyterian Church acquired. 1997 saw move to new facilities in Don Mills, in close proximinty to major expressways. |
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Trinity Mandarin | Don Valley Village Don Valley Village Don Valley Village is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located north of Highway 401, and is bounded by Sheppard Avenue to the south, Leslie Street to the west, Finch Avenue to the north and Highway 404 to the east... |
1992; | Originally met in Leslieville, and for many years at Willowdale Presbyterian. In same building as Iona Presbyterian and St. Cyprian Anglican Church | |
Trinity York Mills | York Mills York Mills York Mills is the name of an affluent neighbourhood around Yonge Street and York Mills Road located in the district of North York in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.... |
1953 | York Mills designation provides continuity with York Mills PC (1835–1886). Large Sanctuary built in early 1990s. | |
University | Jane and Finch Jane and Finch Jane and Finch is a neighbourhood located in northwestern North York, a district of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The area is roughly bounded by Highway 400 to the west, Driftwood Avenue to the east, Grandravine Drive to the south, and Shoreham Drive to the north... |
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Victoria | The Junction The Junction The Junction is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is near the junction of four railway lines in the area known as the West Toronto Diamond. The neighbourhood was previously an independent city called West Toronto, that was also its own federal electoral district until amalgamating... |
1884-1969. | originally named West Toronto Junction; renamed Victoria to commemorate Queen's Jubilee. Merged with Royce Presbyterian to form Victoria-Royce Presbyterian. | |
Victoria-Royce | The Junction The Junction The Junction is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that is near the junction of four railway lines in the area known as the West Toronto Diamond. The neighbourhood was previously an independent city called West Toronto, that was also its own federal electoral district until amalgamating... |
1969–2004 | Created as a merger of Victoria Presbyterian and Royce Presbyterian. Closed 2004, building today a condominium | |
Weston | Weston | 1847 | originally served by Scottish-trained Principals of Weston Collegiate. Building 1880; was known as the Old Church Weston when Westminister constructed in 1912; Minority fought to keep building open, then stayed in PCC in 1925, while Westminster joined United Church, and resumed under original name. | |
Westminster, East York | Old East York Old East York Old East York is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto located in the former East York. While East York was a much larger area, the name has been kept as a reminder to the days before the mega city. There are multiple definitions of its extent, but at its largest Old East York has covers the... |
1920 | Known as Todmorden Presbyterian Church from beginning until 1942. | |
Westminster, Scarborough | Golden Mile | 1955 | originally (1910) a Sunday School sponsored by Isabella Walton (of St. Andrew's Scarborough). First building constructed in 1926, congregation formed in 1950s, and second building constructed in 1959. Site re-developed in 1991 including apartments, Isabella Walton Daycare Centre and new Sanctuary. Stained glass window in Sanctuary of old Sunday School house detailed to show outhouse, used until 1959 building constructed with indoor plumbing. | |
Westview | O'Connor-Parkview O'Connor-Parkview O'Connor–Parkview is a neighbourhood in the East York area of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. While the name is taken from the definition used by the city of Toronto, local residents are more familiar with the niche areas that define the larger neighbourhood. It is a very diverse neighbourhood that... |
1950 | Building constructed in two phases. | |
Wexford | Wexford Wexford, Toronto Wexford is a neighbourhood in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is located in the eastern part of the city, on the western end of the district of Scarborough, spanning Lawrence Avenue East between Victoria Park Avenue and Birchmount Road. There are many Greeks in this neighbourhood.The Church of St... |
1954 | Buildings constructed in 1957 and 1963. | |
Wychwood | Humewood-Cedarvale Humewood-Cedarvale Humewood-Cedarvale is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, historically part of the York borough. The neighbourhood is bordered by Bathurst Street to the east, Eglinton Avenue to the north, Winnett Avenue to the west and St. Clair Avenue to the south... |
1925-1972. | Minority Group of former St. Columba's United (building now a Roman Catholic congregation at St. Clair and Vaughan). Merged with Davenport Presbyterian to form Wychwood-Davenport | |
Wychwood-Davenport | Humewood-Cedarvale Humewood-Cedarvale Humewood-Cedarvale is a neighbourhood in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, historically part of the York borough. The neighbourhood is bordered by Bathurst Street to the east, Eglinton Avenue to the north, Winnett Avenue to the west and St. Clair Avenue to the south... |
1972 | Created as a merger of Wychwood Presbyterian and Davenport Presbyterian | |
Willowdale | Willowdale, Toronto Willowdale, Toronto Willowdale is an established, affluent community in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, located in the district of North York. It was originally called Lansing, which is now the name of a nearby neighbourhood.... |
1925 | formed as Westminster Presbyterian, as a Mision of Knox Toronto, prior to Church Union. Full-fledged congregation from June 1925, part of charge 1925-35 with Thornhill and Richmond Hill. Renamed Willowdale in 1952 when building on Ellerslie Avenue constructed. |