Upcoming Events
Summer Clothing and Shoe Collection
From September 15th to October 9th, we will be taking up a collection of new and used clothing and shoes to send to Manila. You can donate SUMMER clothing for children and adult clothing in small sizes. Please drop off your donations in the designated boxes in the West Lounge on Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm or on Sunday mornings. If you have any questions please email jenchrystman313@hotmail.com.
Truth & Reconciliation Event: Blanket Exercise
Join us for an interactive and meaningful opportunity to learn about Indigenous history and the ongoing impacts of colonization in Canada.The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an Indigenous-led, experiential learning experience that uses blankets to represent the land. It guides participants through key historical events, such as pre-contact, treaty-making, colonization and resistance.
Sign up using this link: http://tiny.cc/nm8a101
SGC Faith & Film Night
Come join us for a night of film and conversation. Hosted by Paul Burford a producer & professor of Advanced Television & Film.
Cost: FREE!
Sign up here: http://tiny.cc/dn8a101For more information, contact Sam Lee @ samlee@springgardenchurch.ca
Thanksgiving Potluck
Join us on Sunday, October 11th for a potluck at 11:45am in the Multipurpose Room in the basement. Everyone is welcome! The church will provide desserts and drinks and we invite you to bring a main or side dish to share. We are also looking for volunteers! If you are able to help with set up or clean up, please contact Emily at emilykielstra@springgardenchurch.ca.
Reading the Bible as God Speaking to Us
Join Eva Sham as she leads two interactive learning sessions which will discuss what it means to know God through Scripture. We shall offer opportunities to practise the postures which we need to receive Scripture as God's word to us.
Sign up for one or both of the sessions happening on Sunday, September 27th and Sunday, October 18th from 12pm-1:30pm in the East Lounge by filling out this form.
Eva has a Ph.D. in theology and is an independent researcher/scholar in historical theology.
SGC Faith & Film Night
Come join us for a night of film and conversation. Hosted by Paul Burford a producer & professor of Advanced Television & Film.
Cost: FREE!
Sign up here: http://tiny.cc/dn8a101For more information, contact Sam Lee @ samlee@springgardenchurch.ca
Reading the Bible as God Speaking to Us
Join Eva Sham as she leads two interactive learning sessions which will discuss what it means to know God through Scripture. We shall offer opportunities to practise the postures which we need to receive Scripture as God's word to us.
Sign up for one or both of the sessions happening on Sunday, September 27th and Sunday, October 18th from 12pm-1:30pm in the East Lounge by filling out this form.
Eva has a Ph.D. in theology and is an independent researcher/scholar in historical theology.
SGC Faith & Film Night
Come join us for a night of film and conversation. Hosted by Paul Burford a producer & professor of Advanced Television & Film.
Cost: FREE!
Sign up here: http://tiny.cc/dn8a101For more information, contact Sam Lee @ samlee@springgardenchurch.ca
An Echo Commissioning
On Sunday September 20th we will gather for our annual Community Commissioning. This will be a time to reflect on what it means to be sent into our everyday lives as followers of Jesus. In every part of our lives, including our workplaces, homes, neighborhoods, and communities, we are invited to live out and echo God’s loving action in the world.
We will take time to prayerfully consider how God is calling each of us to live as “sent ones.”
For more information click here.
SGC Day Camp - Week 5
Come join us for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure at our SGC Day Camp!
Our camp is designed for kids aged 5 to 11 years old (finishing Grade 1-5) who are ready for a memorable experience.
Each day at our camp, kids will engage in a variety of activities that aim to encourage growth, build relationships, and teach them about God's love. During one of five days of camp, the kids will go on a field trip as part of them experiencing what it means to be on an adventure with God.
Our day camp runs from 9:00am to 3:30pm and creates a safe and inclusive environment for all kids to thrive in.
We are offering an in-person day camp for $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family) which includes a camp t-shirt and fun outings. Please note that food is not included. Payments can be made via e-transfer to payments@springgardenchurch.ca or by cheque made out to Spring Garden Church.
Subsidies are available.
If you are or know of a Jr or Sr High student who would like to get involved, you can also reach out to Holly at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca for potential volunteer opportunities.
Don't miss out on this amazing summer opportunity! If you have any questions or want more information, please feel free to reach out to Holly Quinn via email at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca or by phone at (416) 223-4593, ext. 225.
We can't wait to see you there!
Cost: $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family)
Click on the link below to be taken to the registration form!
WEEK 5: August 17-21, 2026
SGC Day Camp - Week 4
Come join us for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure at our SGC Day Camp!
Our camp is designed for kids aged 5 to 11 years old (finishing Grade 1-5) who are ready for a memorable experience.
Each day at our camp, kids will engage in a variety of activities that aim to encourage growth, build relationships, and teach them about God's love. During one of five days of camp, the kids will go on a field trip as part of them experiencing what it means to be on an adventure with God.
Our day camp runs from 9:00am to 3:30pm and creates a safe and inclusive environment for all kids to thrive in.
We are offering an in-person day camp for $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family) which includes a camp t-shirt and fun outings. Please note that food is not included. Payments can be made via e-transfer to payments@springgardenchurch.ca or by cheque made out to Spring Garden Church.
Subsidies are available.
If you are or know of a Jr or Sr High student who would like to get involved, you can also reach out to Holly at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca for potential volunteer opportunities.
Don't miss out on this amazing summer opportunity! If you have any questions or want more information, please feel free to reach out to Holly Quinn via email at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca or by phone at (416) 223-4593, ext. 225.
We can't wait to see you there!
Cost: $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family)
Click on the link below to be taken to the registration form!
WEEK 4: August 10-14, 2026
SGC Day Camp - Week 3
Come join us for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure at our SGC Day Camp!
Our camp is designed for kids aged 5 to 11 years old (finishing Grade 1-5) who are ready for a memorable experience.
Each day at our camp, kids will engage in a variety of activities that aim to encourage growth, build relationships, and teach them about God's love. During one of five days of camp, the kids will go on a field trip as part of them experiencing what it means to be on an adventure with God.
Our day camp runs from 9:00am to 3:30pm and creates a safe and inclusive environment for all kids to thrive in.
We are offering an in-person day camp for $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family) which includes a camp t-shirt and fun outings. Please note that food is not included. Payments can be made via e-transfer to payments@springgardenchurch.ca or by cheque made out to Spring Garden Church.
Subsidies are available.
If you are or know of a Jr or Sr High student who would like to get involved, you can also reach out to Holly at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca for potential volunteer opportunities.
Don't miss out on this amazing summer opportunity! If you have any questions or want more information, please feel free to reach out to Holly Quinn via email at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca or by phone at (416) 223-4593, ext. 225.
We can't wait to see you there!
Cost: $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family)
Click on the link below to be taken to the registration form!
WEEK 3: July 27-31, 2026
SGC Day Camp - Week 2
Come join us for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure at our SGC Day Camp!
Our camp is designed for kids aged 5 to 11 years old (finishing Grade 1-5) who are ready for a memorable experience.
Each day at our camp, kids will engage in a variety of activities that aim to encourage growth, build relationships, and teach them about God's love. During one of five days of camp, the kids will go on a field trip as part of them experiencing what it means to be on an adventure with God.
Our day camp runs from 9:00am to 3:30pm and creates a safe and inclusive environment for all kids to thrive in.
We are offering an in-person day camp for $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family) which includes a camp t-shirt and fun outings. Please note that food is not included. Payments can be made via e-transfer to payments@springgardenchurch.ca or by cheque made out to Spring Garden Church.
Subsidies are available.
If you are or know of a Jr or Sr High student who would like to get involved, you can also reach out to Holly at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca for potential volunteer opportunities.
Don't miss out on this amazing summer opportunity! If you have any questions or want more information, please feel free to reach out to Holly Quinn via email at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca or by phone at (416) 223-4593, ext. 225.
We can't wait to see you there!
Cost: $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family)
Click on the link below to be taken to the registration form!
WEEK 2 of Camp is FULL. Please register for a different week! July 20-24, 2026
SGC Day Camp - Week 1
Come join us for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure at our SGC Day Camp!
Our camp is designed for kids aged 5 to 11 years old (finishing Grade 1-5) who are ready for a memorable experience.
Each day at our camp, kids will engage in a variety of activities that aim to encourage growth, build relationships, and teach them about God's love. During one of five days of camp, the kids will go on a field trip as part of them experiencing what it means to be on an adventure with God.
Our day camp runs from 9:00am to 3:30pm and creates a safe and inclusive environment for all kids to thrive in.
We are offering an in-person day camp for $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family) which includes a camp t-shirt and fun outings. Please note that food is not included. Payments can be made via e-transfer to payments@springgardenchurch.ca or by cheque made out to Spring Garden Church.
Subsidies are available.
If you are or know of a Jr or Sr High student who would like to get involved, you can also reach out to Holly at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca for potential volunteer opportunities.
Don't miss out on this amazing summer opportunity! If you have any questions or want more information, please feel free to reach out to Holly Quinn via email at hollyquinn@springgardenchurch.ca or by phone at (416) 223-4593, ext. 225.
We can't wait to see you there!
Cost: $120 per child ($110 for each additional child from the same family)
Click on the link below to be taken to the registration form!
WEEK 1 of Camp is FULL. Please register for a different week! July 13-17, 2026
SGC Ladies Prayer Journalling Night
Join us on Tuesday, June 23rd from 7-9pm for a prayer journalling event. We will spend time connecting with one another, exploring the spiritual practice of prayer journalling, putting it into practice together, and concluding with a time of reflection on our experience. Light refreshments and blank prayer journals will be provided. RSVP by Friday, June 19th by following this link: tiny.cc/sgcladiesevent. If you have any questions, please email Emily at emilykielstra@springgardenchurch.ca.
Faith & Film Night
Join us for an evening of film and discussion in the East Lounge. We’ll watch “The Crucible” together and explore its themes of faith and meaning with Paul Burford, a distinguished TV and film producer. Paul’s teaching background includes appointments at Tyndale University and Sheridan College. Please let us know you are coming by filling out the form here.
If you have any questions, email Sam at samlee@springgardenchurch.ca
2026 Annual Meeting
Join us for our Annual Meeting after morning worship on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11:45am.
Documents will be posted as they become available.
Minutes from previous Congregational Meeting
Finalized 2025 Audited Financial Statements
While only members can vote, everyone is welcome to attend.
Bike Blessing & BBQ
Join us on Sunday, June 7 following our morning worship as we bless all modes of transportation without motors! The event includes a BBQ, bike blessing, bike tune-up, and a bike ride through the neighbourhood.
We are also looking for volunteers! If you can help BBQ (charcoal) or with set up or clean up, please email Emily at emilykielstra@springgardenchurch.ca
New to Spring Lunch
Are you new to Spring Garden Church? We invite you to join us for a light lunch on Sunday, May 31, after worship and refreshments, from 12:00 - 2:00pm to meet others and learn more about our church community. This is a chance for us to say welcome and is open to anyone new to Spring! Please let us know you are coming by filling out the form here.
If you have any questions, email Emily at emilykielstra@springgardenchurch.ca.
May 24 Worship Gathering
Our church-wide retreat is being held on May 22-24 at Jackson's Point Retreat Centre. If you are not attending the retreat, you are warmly invited to join us at the church for our Sunday Worship Gathering on May 24 at 10:00am in the West Lounge. Together we’ll view the livestream of the worship gathering from the retreat. All are welcome!
Church-Wide Retreat
Church-Wide Retreat 2026 – Hello Spring!
Dates: May 22-24, 2026
Location: The Salvation Army Jackson's Point Retreat and Conference Centre
We believe in a communal God who invites us into community. This year, our theme is becoming a community of welcome. One great way of doing this is to come to a retreat to unplug, get away from the city, and to enjoy God's creation in community. Come join us for a time of rest and renewal as we spend time together at Jackson's Point Retreat Centre.
REGISTER to attend HERE! The deadline to register is April 26.
Cost: $220 per adult, $120 children/youth (5-17)*
Children under 5 are free.
*Price includes food, lodging and a t-shirt! Attendees will have to find their own transportation to the retreat centre.
**Subsidies available.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to email samlee@springgardenchurch.ca
Our Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Sarah Han is an ordained minister/church planter, wife to a church-planter catalyst/ordained minister, mom to three beautiful kids, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Tyndale Seminary and Director of the Tyndale Centre for Pastoral Imagination. She has provided leadership in the Canadian immigrant church context for over two decades and has diverse experience in the Canadian public and private sectors. Sarah is a Korean-Chinese-Canadian third-culture pastor's kid turned missionary's kid and much of her formative theology was shaped on the mission field abroad. She is a foodie and loves to feed - in her humble opinion, food is the best love language, and she learned this language well from her Korean mother. Sarah loves to hike and be in nature and she and her family live in rural Ontario amongst trees and chickens.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
You are invited to join Ben Reynolds for a post-Easter Sunday morning Bible study called The Disciples’ Teaching in Acts. It will take place in the Children’s Theatre in the church basement. There will be four sessions: April 12th and 19th and May 3rd and 10th from 8:45am-9:45am. Everyone is welcome and there is no sign up required. If you have any questions, contact Emily at emily.kielstra@springgardenchurch.ca.
Mother's Day Tea
As a way of showing appreciation for single moms in our community, NeighbourLink is organizing a Mother's Day Tea on Saturday, May 9 here at Spring Garden Church. As part of supporting this event, we are requesting donations of hand lotions, skin products, hair products; sheet masks; bath bombs; lip balm; tea bags or sweet treats (individually wrapped); candles or other small ornaments; and grocery or dining gift cards, which will be added to gift baskets for the moms. Donated items can be dropped off at the church Monday-Thursday between 9:00am-4:00pm or on Sunday mornings until May 3.
Garden Team Meeting
The SGC Garden Team will have their first meeting of the season on Sunday, May 3 at 12:00pm. We'll talk about our plans for the pollinator garden and also dig out unnecessary plants. Anyone interested is welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Michiko at garden@springgardenchurch.ca.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
You are invited to join Ben Reynolds for a post-Easter Sunday morning Bible study called The Disciples’ Teaching in Acts. It will take place in the Children’s Theatre in the church basement. There will be four sessions: April 12th and 19th and May 3rd and 10th from 8:45am-9:45am. Everyone is welcome and there is no sign up required. If you have any questions, contact Emily at emily.kielstra@springgardenchurch.ca.
Celebration of Life for Marva Bentham
You are invited to join us as we celebrate the life of Marva Bentham on Thursday, April 30 at 2:30pm at Spring Garden Church. It will be a time to hear stories and reflect on and remember Marva’s life and legacy. Please contact Faith at faithholwyn@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Potluck Sunday
On Sunday, April 26, we will be holding a potluck after our worship gathering at 11:45am. Everyone is welcome! The church will provide desserts and drinks and we invite you to bring a main or side dish to share. We are also looking for volunteers! If you are able to help with set up or clean up, please contact Emily at emilykielstra@springgardenchurch.ca
Newcomers Welcome Tea
NeighbourLink North York will be hosting a Newcomers Welcome Tea on Sunday, April 19 from 4:00-6:00pm here at Spring Garden Church! Connect with fellow newcomers and friendly Canadians who want to help. This is a free, family-friendly event. There will be activities, tea, light refreshments and community connection! To learn more or to register, click here. If you’re interested in volunteering for this event, contact Lily Su at lily.su@neighbourlink.org.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
You are invited to join Ben Reynolds for a post-Easter Sunday morning Bible study called The Disciples’ Teaching in Acts. It will take place in the Children’s Theatre in the church basement. There will be four sessions: April 12th and 19th and May 3rd and 10th from 8:45am-9:45am. Everyone is welcome and there is no sign up required. If you have any questions, contact Emily at emily.kielstra@springgardenchurch.ca.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
You are invited to join Ben Reynolds for a post-Easter Sunday morning Bible study called The Disciples’ Teaching in Acts. It will take place in the Children’s Theatre in the church basement. There will be four sessions: April 12th and 19th and May 3rd and 10th from 8:45am-9:45am. Everyone is welcome and there is no sign up required. If you have any questions, contact Emily at emily.kielstra@springgardenchurch.ca.
Easter Egg Hunt
Kids and Youth are invited to join us after our Easter Sunday worship gathering (around 11:45am) for an Easter egg hunt at the park next to the church!
Click here to download and share the flyer!
Easter Sunrise Liturgy & Communion
Join us at sunrise for Easter Liturgy & Communion on April 5 at 6:15am.
Please meet at the main glass doors off of the parking lot (Kenneth Avenue).
This gathering will be in-person only.