MCC Toronto
115 Simpson Ave M4K 1A1 Toronto, ON, Canada

"Poof! It's Spring"! Watch last Sunday's Offertory Performance by the Chois! https://youtu.be/wLkbzC36HwM

Today is the start of National Nursing Week! MCC Toronto celebrates every single nurse for their commitment and sacrifices. We are eternally grateful for your service and support!... #WeAnswerTheCall accessibilitytext: May10-16. MCC Toronto celebrates National Nursing Week.

Join us for worship over on our YouTube channel and at https://youtu.be/RWycQsCrtB4

Let's dedicate this day to ALL the women and female-identifying individuals, including biological Mothers and Mothers-by-choice, that have cared for and inspired us. Let's take the sentiment of love and care that is rooted behind this day, and share our love and care with those around us. accessibilitytext: Happy Mother's Day!

Join us this Sunday for week two of our 6-week Sermon Series Reel Human Rights. We’ll be pondering some of the questions and challenges posed by Emerald Fennel’s "Promising Young Woman, which was nominated for Best Picture. If you do plan on watching the film, please be aware that the topics covered in the movie may be triggering to some viewers. Please acquaint yourself with the film’s subject material before watching it. May 9 | 11 AM | MCC Toronto's YouTube Channel... #accessibilitytext: Reel Human Rights Sermon Series.

The Choir of MCC Toronto performed "Call and Answer" during Worship Service last Sunday. Re-watch their performance below! https://youtu.be/nrrwgUQte18

Have you been missing the wonderful music from MCCTorontoActs29? Watch their performance of "You Say" from Sunday's Worship Service below! https://youtu.be/HJKuyi-Ofm0

Bible Study is canceled tonight and will resume next week. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Hi everyone! Join us at 11 EST for online worship over at our YouTube channel or by clicking the following link: https://youtu.be/Lp0yZzMeq3g

Rev. Jeff and Rev. Deana work so well together, they even DRESS alike!

The Choir of MCC Toronto performed Alicia Key's "Good Job". Re-watch the performance below! Make sure to join us for Worship Service this Sunday for another great performance from you Choir! Nov 29 | 11 AM | MCC Toronto's YouTube Channel... https://youtu.be/94gM8FK4n3s

We're looking for volunteers! This year, the Toronto Star's Santa Claus Fund has asked us to help deliver an additional 600 gift packages to the Wellesley and Parliament area, which means we are in need of more volunteers! What you need to know:... Pick up location: MCC Toronto (115 Simpson Ave) Pick up dates: Fri, Nov 27 & Sat, Nov 28 (You select your date/time when you register). http://starboxsanta.morsondesigns.com/events?ee=9 Thank you!

Gavin Hope is our Offertory Performer this Sunday! He is a three-time Juno Award nominee, both as a solo vocalist and as a member of the iconic Canadian a cappella group The Nylons. He has sung with Natalie Cole, Deborah Cox, James Brown, and Aretha Franklin, among others. Gavin has been a featured vocalist with Jeans ’n Classics for more than a decade, performing the music of Earth, Wind and Fire, Michael Jackson, Prince, Stevie Wonder, and various Broadway hits on the symp...honic stage. His musical theatre highlights include The Lion King (Simba) and RENT (Collins). From the studio to the stage, Gavin just loves to perform, and when he’s not on the road, he loves to share his gifts with fans in his current hometown of Toronto. #Accessibilitytext: Photo of Gavin Hope.

We're looking for volunteers! For many years, we have been supporting the Toronto Star's Santa Claus Fund in sorting and delivering gift packages to children in the Riverdale and Thorncliff area. This year, we've been asked to also deliver to the Wellesley and Parliament area, which means we are in need of of more volunteers!... What you need to know: Pick up location: MCC Toronto (115 Simpson Ave) Pick up dates: Fri, Nov 27 & Sat, Nov 28 (You select your date/time when you register). http://starboxsanta.morsondesigns.com/events?ee=9 Thank you!

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How have you been Keeping Your Faith? In support of our Keeping The Faith Campaign, we're sharing inspirational messages from our MCC Toronto community in hopes of lifting us up further, helping us reach out more and motivating us to continue to connect. This week, Seth shares how he's been keeping his faith during these times. ... Watch the video below and join us in #KeepingTheFaith. Share this with anyone you think could use a lift today! https://youtu.be/U_PWG9h0UVA

Celebrate frontline workers with us! Help us share our gratitude and appreciation to all frontline workers this year by making a short, 10-second video of yourself thanking frontline workers. Send us your video to [email protected] by tomorrow, Thursday, October 15 at noon and we'll consolidate all the videos into one tribute from MCC Toronto to share with frontline workers and at this week's Sunday Service.

Kelly Holiff is our Offertory Performer this Sunday! Kelly is a theatre, cabaret and concert performer based in Toronto. Some of Kelly's favourite moments as a performer have been touring with Colm Wilkinson as his special guest; opening for President Bush and President Clinton; and being a voice for The Heart and Stroke Foundation. Selected theatre credits include Noises Off (Mayfield Theatre), Captain Hook in Peter Pan (Neptune Theatre), Knishes and Grits (Harold Green), P...riscilla (Drayton), Aldonza in Man Of La Mancha (Drayton), Uncovered (Musical Stage Company), Ursula in The Little Mermaid (Drayton), Taking The A Train (Soulpepper), Anne of Green Gables (Charlottetown), Sound of Music (Aquarius), and Hairspray (Capitol). Kelly loves singing for MCC Toronto and is always grateful to be asked back with open arms. #Accessibility text: Headshot of Kelly Holiff.

Gavin Hope, our Offertory Performer performed "For All We Know" during Service last week. Re-watch the performance below and don't forget to "Subscribe" to our YouTube channel! https://youtu.be/rD2tE9-BKmY

MCC Toronto’s Mid Week Worship - October 14th

The Choir of MCC Toronto performed "Be Still My Child" during Worship Service this Sunday. Make sure to "Subscribe" to our YouTube Channel to watch past performances. https://youtu.be/HtoA0Ni6tjk

Under an abundance of caution, MCC Toronto is suspending its 10:30 AM Onsite Worship Services for the time being. MCC Toronto will remain connected through our weekly Online Worship Services live-streamed Sundays at 11 AM on our YouTube channel. For more information please visit our website: ... https://bit.ly/3iRx35H. #accessibilitytext: Image: COVID-19 Update, October 14, 2020

Did you miss our Worship Service yesterday? Re-watch it below! And don't forget to "Subscribe" to our YouTube channel to watch past Services too! https://youtu.be/yCmCoQc-ZdA

How have you been Keeping Your Faith? These past months have been difficult for all of us, but there is still faith! In support of our Keeping The Faith Campaign, we're sharing inspirational messages from our MCC Toronto community in hopes of lifting us up further, helping us reach out more and motivating us to continue to connect. This week Lori and Jennifer share how they've been keeping their faith.... Watch their video here: https://bit.ly/359C5Gb Join us in Keeping The Faith by making a one-time gift in support of MCC Toronto's year-end campaign here: https://bit.ly/33V64SD #keepingthefaith #accessibilitytext: photo of Lori, Jennifer and their dog.

Tomorrow, Thursday, October 1 is a very special day at MCC Toronto. It marks Rev. Jeff Rock’s 3rd anniversary and Rev. Deana Dudley’s 11th anniversary with MCC Toronto! Celebrate their time with us and the unmeasurable amount of support they’ve provided us all throughout the years by making a special Anniversary Gift to MCC Toronto at https://www.mcctoronto.com/donate/... And don’t forget to send your wishes to Rev. Jeff Rock and Rev. Deana Dudley in the comments below. #Accessibility text: Photo of Rev. Jeff Rock and Rev. Deana Dudley standing in front of MCC Toronto

Good morning everyone, our online service will be starting at 11:00am ET over on our YouTube channel. Join us at https://youtu.be/wrmfUxyj5Wg

CBC Radio recently interviewed three of our LGBTQ+ Refugee Programs participants. Listen to their journey into Canada. MCC Toronto's LGBTQ+ Refugee Programs would not be able to continue its valuable work without the generous financial support of our community. Please consider donating to the program by specifically choosing the LGBTQ+ Refugee Programs when donating. Read the article and listen to the podcast here:... https://bit.ly/36gnIBN See more

Tomorrow is #NationalComingOutDay. A day we raise awareness to support members of the LGBTQ2+ community as they seek to live their lives openly and authentically. Our friends at Egale is celebrating with a #CelebratingOutLoud campaign.... Learn more about the day on their website here: https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/comingoutloud/

Re-watch Charlie Reynolds' Offertory performance from this Sunday's Worship Service. Don't forget to "Subscribe" to our YouTube Channel for past performances. https://youtu.be/CdjpXVrJFc0

Check our Black history in our neighbourhood with this east end walking tour.

Good morning everyone! We'll be starting our online worship over on our YouTube channel at 11am ET. Join us at https://youtu.be/Li3du8AvHZ0

Last week marked Jason Jestadt's first year anniversary with MCC Toronto! Watch the Choir of MCC Toronto's special tribute video to him below. And don't forget to send him your wishes in the comments below! https://youtu.be/Ng5iw_3u4HI

Did you miss last week's Worship Service? You can always rewatch it on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/olfjucrBnao Don't forget to "Subscribe" and we hope to see you tomorrow for our Sunday Worship Service!

Last Sunday, we started a new Sermon Series for the month of October. As we enter the Season of Creation, re-watch our first Sermon, dedicated to animals. https://youtu.be/j-gmYggcrXc

Join us for Onsite Worship Service this Sunday, October 11 at 10:30 AM. Please pre-screen and pre-register by clicking on the link below. Registration will close on Saturday, October 10 at 11:59 PM. Folks who do not pre-register may still be able to attend following an in-person screening and IF space permits.... Our 11 AM Online Worship Service continues for those who prefer to join us digitally. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mcc-toronto-onsite-worship-tick #Accessibilitytext: Photo of MCC Toronto during Sunday Worship Service during COVID-19.

Join us for our 2020 Annual Congregational Business Meeting tomorrow. The meeting will take place right after Onsite Worship Service and it will also be broadcasted online via ZOOM at NOON. For more information, click here: https://bit.ly/32D4DHQ... #Accessibility text: Photo of the congregation during Service, with ACBM information from description.

Billy Newton-Davis is our Offertory Performer this Sunday! Singer / songwriter / recording artist and four-time Juno Award winner Billy Newton-Davis has performed in venues across Europe and North America. He has sung with artists such as Celine Dion, and is perhaps best known for his extensive work with The Nylons. Billy also donates his talent towards numerous humanitarian causes including AIDS awareness, Actors Equity, and housing for people living with mental illness.... I want the world to know that I am sincere, Billy says of his work. I love what I do, and I want to bring that sincerity to my fans when I perform. #Accessibilitytext: Photo of Billy Newton-Davis

Re-watch Rev. Deana Dudley's Sermon "The Way, The Truth, & The Life" a continuation from the Sermon Series "Coming Home". Make sure to "Subscribe" to our YouTube Channel to rewatch past Sermon Series. https://youtu.be/KTPvGphWzGI

Join us for Onsite Worship Service this Sunday, September 27 at 10:30 AM! Please pre-screen and pre-register per the link below before Saturday, September 26 at 11:59 PM. as we are limited to a maximum of 150 attendees. Please note, this is a two-step process, where you will first pre-screen online, followed by registering your desired ticket numbers on Eventbrite. ... Folks who do not pre-register may still be able to attend following an in-person screening and IF space permits. Please read our safety protocols linked below before joining us onsite. Our 11 AM Online Worship Service continues for those who prefer to join us digitally. https://bit.ly/33Sq3jI #Accessibility text: Photo of MCC Toronto's Sanctuary.

Mid-Week Worship Wednesday October 7th, 2020

Charlie Reynolds is our Offertory Performer this Sunday! Born and raised in Toronto, she began singing at a young age and was the only child in her church’s adult choir. She is a recent graduate of Randolph College for the Performing Arts.... In addition to singing, Charlie is also much sought-after as a curve model. She is an advocate for the body positivity movement and is a voice for change in both the fashion industry and the theatre industry. She has performed with MCC Toronto’s music director, Jason Jestadt, in the past and is grateful for the opportunity to perform with Jason again and share her gifts with the church. Join us for Worship Service: Onsite Worship Service: 10:30 AM Online Worship Service: 11 AM #Accessibility text: Photo of Charlie Reynolds

MCC Toronto stands with our bi-sexual bi-romantic siblings! We see you!

Mid Week Worship - Wednesday September 23, 2020

The Choir of MCC Toronto performed "All Are Welcome" featuring Peter Henderson this past Worship Service. Re-watch the performance and don't forget to "Subscribe" to our YouTube Channel. https://youtu.be/R6I3qM64HRo

We celebrate our denomination’s 52nd anniversary today, October 6th!

We invite Members and Congregants to join us tonight for our Online Congregational Conversation on ZOOM. This will be a preparation forum for our Annual Congregational Business Meeting on September 27 and serve as an opportunity for questions and inquiries. Please come prepared having reviewed the pre-reads including the 2019 Audited Financial Statements and promised slate of Board of Governors. For more information and access to the ZOOM link, click here: https://bit.ly/3i1...kgxr #Accessibility text: Photo of the congregation during Service, with ACBM information in the description above.

On September 19, the City of Toronto announced new restrictions on private outdoor and indoor gathering limits to address the recent increase of COVID-19 cases. These new rules will not impact our Onsite Worship Service, as faith-based communities and public events are still permitted to gather within 30% of their indoor space capacity. We have yet to reach that number. We are aware circumstances continue to evolve and are diligent in keeping current with health and safety ...regulations. For more information please visit https://bit.ly/32Pzql1. We will continue hosting Onsite Worship Service at 10:30 AM. If you'd like to join us in our Sanctuary, please look out for our pre-screen and pre-registration link that is shared every Friday in our electronic newsletter The Query or on our Facebook page. Please know this is a two-step process. We will also continue hosting Online Worship Service at 11 AM on our YouTube Channel

Dale Miller performed "A House is Not A Home" during Offertory this past Sunday. Re-watch the performance here and share it with all your friends and family! Make sure to "Subscribe" to our YouTube Channel to watch more performances like these!... https://youtu.be/Kf6g3zp8Tjk