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We have a new minister!

On Sunday, April 26, the congregation voted overwhelmingly in favour of calling Rev. Alex Jensen as our twenty-third settled minister. We will see him in the pulpit in September. The […]

The Big Reveal of Rev. Alex Jensen

The Ministerial Search Committee is thrilled to announced that Rev. Alex Jensen is the candidate for our new settled minister.

The Candidating Process

What’s next, now that we have a matching candidate for our next settled minister? What happens during Candidating week?

Our Theme for April is “Nourishing Nature”

Our monthly themes and Journey Groups are small reflection circles that enable us to go deeper into our monthly theme by sharing our thoughts with a small gathering of people.

Pledge Campaign for July 2026 – June 2027

A home is made of many things – above all, love and community. There is music, laughter, sometimes dancing, sometimes tears. There is a hearth – or chalice! – at the heart, a kitchen for coffee and connection. There is comfort and safety.

Video tour of 473 Oakwood

This video tour of our home at 473 Oakwood Ave was recorded in December 2025.

We Did It! A Successful Renovation

The project to renovate our building at 473 Oakwood is now concluding. We officially moved in in September 2025. We've been pillars for each other through it all! There are [...]

Sunday September 7, Dedicating Our New Home

Join us for our annual Water Communion Service as we dedicate our new building and renew our collective commitment to our community, welcoming and celebrating through ritual and song the […]

Welcome Home to 473 Oakwood Ave on August 24 – In Person! 

This message was sent to all members and friends on August 20, 2025. Dear Beloved Members and Friends of FirstU Toronto, Your Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that [...]