St. Augustine’s is located right on Bayview Avenue, three blocks north of Eglinton Avenue at Broadway Avenue, at the top of the hill. Some people jokingly call us “the church across from Whole Foods.”

We have about 20 parking spaces available, and a TTC bus stop right outside our Broadway door.

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Wear whatever makes you comfortable. Most of our community opts for fairly casual clothes. Don’t worry about what you look like – we’ll be happy to see you no matter what!

You may want to arrive a few minutes before worship begins. There are two doors from the parking lot and another set from Broadway Avenue.

A greeter will say hi and give you a leaflet to help guide you through the service. They’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have. We try to be friendly and welcoming, so our members will likely introduce themselves to you. Find a seat wherever you feel comfortable.

Sort of. On Sundays, our volunteers put out a ramp to the doors in the parking lot. The ramp is located close to our two designated handicapped parking spots. From that door, there’s a chair lift to assist people up to our main level, and lots of helpers willing to assist with its operation and by bringing walkers, canes, and strollers up the stairs. From our main level, an accessible washroom is located off the Bracken Room, at the end of the hallway past the offices.

Because our worship space has chairs, rather than pews, it’s easy to shuffle the furniture to accommodate mobility devices and allow you and your companions to sit together wherever you choose.

We don’t have an elevator. If you plan to arrive with a scooter or wheelchair, we suggest you call ahead and we’ll help you plan your visit.

We generally stand to sing and pray and sit to listen to the readings and the sermon. You can follow what others are doing or choose what feels right for you. When we celebrate communion and bless the bread and wine, everyone is invited into a circle around the altar. Some find standing difficult and you’ll notice a number of people choose to remain seated in the front rows as they form the circle. 

Your leaflet includes the words to the prayers, a lot of the music, and numbers for the songs in the hymn book. We say some of the prayers together (written in bold type), and some are said or sung by the priest and other leaders. If you don’t know the tune for a hymn or don’t feel comfortable joining in, don’t worry – our volunteer choir will help guide and direct the music.

If you feel lost, you can always ask someone. We’re happy to help!

We love to have kids join us in worship! You and your children have a few options. There’s a small area at the side of the worship space with a few toys, books, child-sized furniture, and some colouring activity sheets. Some families prefer this area because it gives their child space to move while staying together and participating in worship.

If you’re visiting, you’re our guest and shouldn’t feel obligated to donate. However, all our work and ministry relies on free-will donations. We ask our members to seriously and prayerfully consider what they can give to support the work of the church. 

If you feel inspired by the work we do in the community and would like to support us financially, you can donate by adding cash or a cheque to a visitor’s envelope. This ensures you receive a tax receipt. These envelopes are available on the welcome table in the entryway and there is an offertory plate at the back of the church. You can donate online using CanadaHelps or by an online banking Interac e-Transfer to the church. Or you can become a regular donor by signing up for monthly, automatic withdraws from your bank account using a pre-authorized remittance form.

You’re welcome to speak to our priest or our parish leaders about how to donate and how your contribution will be used.

Yes. All who seek God in Christ are welcome at our altar. We invite everyone to gather in the circle as we say prayers to bless the bread and wine. The clergy and communion ministers will come to everyone in the circle and offer a piece of bread and a sip of wine from the chalice.

You’ll notice that some people choose to receive both the bread and wine, and some people cross their arms to indicate that they wish a blessing instead. We invite you to participate as deeply as you wish.

Healing is an ancient practice in the Christian tradition, and part of the ministry Jesus gave to the disciples. It’s a practice we continue at St. Augustine’s. 

Sometimes, people request prayers for healing when they’re ill or in hospital. Our clergy and lay anointers on the Pastoral Care team are available in such circumstances. Please contact the church office or email our priest to request this ministry.

After our 10:30 a.m. Sunday service, we gather for refreshments and conversation in the Bracken Room, just down the hall from the worship space.

The Anglican Church is one of the branches of Christianity. 

With roots in the Church of England, the whole Anglican family worldwide has more than 80 million members in 165 countries. We’re part of the Diocese of Toronto, which includes more than 200 church communities in the GTA and beyond. 

Learn more about who we are and what we believe.