Engaging the Spirit
We are committed to deepening our
spiritual relatedness and honouring the worth of each
individual by sharing relevant and meaningful worship &
spiritual practices, extending hospitality, caring for one
another, and small
group ministry. Since 1999, we have been an Affirming Congregation, intentionally welcoming and involving gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and two-spirited people in our shared life and ministry.
These activities are supported by a strong music and Children & Youth Arts programs.
Art and Soul
We recognize the soul-enhancing power of
art of all kinds - music, theatre, visual arts, etc. Our goal
is to nurture
the arts community in Kingston by providing space for
artistic presentations (concerts, art shows, rehearsals,
etc.), and to nurture
the congregation through the incorporation of artistic
experiences into worship and other congregational events. We
have a long history of excellence in music programs.
Social Justice and Outreach
The
Social Justice and Outreach group was founded on the
concept of social justice (fair treatment for all) in
addressing current issues in our local community and in the
world at large. Also, through the United Church Mission and Service fund,
SSUC members support projects throughout Canada and around
the world.
Recent and Upcoming Events
To keep up to date with what is going on at SSUC, there are
several documents and web pages available: our most
recent Sunday bulletin, recent sermons
(including audio), the Church calendar, and this
year's themes
for the Church seasons. Also, you might want to see some of the concerts and events that we have hosted over the past year, and some that are coming up in the next few months.
About SSUC
The history
of our church
building goes back to 1852, although it has been
modified extensively since then.The history
of Methodism in Kingston goes back even farther to 1791.
Since 1925 we have been part of the United
Church of Canada.Now our mission and organization has been updated to deal with today's realities.
A number of our publications are available online for reading, printing or downloading, and you can contact us for additional information.
Renting Space
Interested
in renting our facilities for your next event or meeting?
The Church sanctuary has some of the best accoustics in the Kingston area.
We have 3 large and affordable meeting spaces that are ideal for independent groups running their own events.
Check out our companion web site at sydenhamstreet.ca/82ss.
