Calling all current or aspiring leaders of a committee or group in the congregation! Please join us on Saturday, September 30 from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm. Lunch will be […]
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Letter from Rev Victoria, our new Senior Minister
And, now, we get to meet each other! My role as your part-time Senior Minister for 2023–24 is to be a resource for worship, to support and supervise staff and programming, and to partner with your congregational leadership to facilitate changes and transitions. I'm looking forward to working with you! And I have to admit, I'm a bit daunted by all that is happening, too!
Read moreConstruction has started at our new home
After many months of planning, estimating and revising, the renovation of 473 Oakwood is actually underway! We still have final estimates to obtain and financial hurdles to address. Nonetheless, we are taking the first physical steps toward having our new home ready in early 2025.
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Our Theme for September is “Possibility”
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. […]
Read moreOur Ministerial Team for 2023–2024
A message from the Interim Minister Search Team: We are excited to share our Ministerial Team and plan for the 2023–2024 interim year. As we shared previously, we did not […]
Read moreFarewell to Rev Shawn – June 11
On June 11, we bid goodbye to Rev Shawn Newton, who has served as minister to our congregation since 2007. Read the announcement of the transition. Read the Order of […]
Read moreTwo Ministerial Transitions
Rev. Shawn Newton, our Senior Minister since 2007, announced on January 13, 2023 that his time as our minister will come to an end on June 11. At the same time, Rev. Lynn Harrison, our Minister of Spiritual Care, announced that she will be retiring from parish ministry in the fall. Read letters from Rev Shawn, Rev Lynn and our Board President, Tanya Cothran.
Read moreA New Home in a New Community
We invite you to participate in Project 473, First’s Capital Campaign. Your contribution will help First build a modern, accessible, and environmentally sustainable new home and a much-needed community space […]
Read moreVideo Tour of 473 Oakwood Ave
After the service on Sunday September 11, 2022 Karen Dunk-Green led a group of Toronto First members on a tour of the not yet renovated building. Watch a video of […]
Read moreOur Stained Glass Panels: Radiance, Reflection, Revelation
Our Stained Glass Tower at 175 St Clair Ave West was dismantled in June 2022. The panels will be displayed in our new home at 473 Oakwood Ave. The tower […]
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