God’s Love is for Everyone

Whoever You are, Whomever You love, Wherever You are,
Wherever You find yourself on your faith journey,
You are welcome here at Sydenham Street United Church

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Who We Are

We are a vital faith community and Affirming congregation within The United Church of Canada. We believe “God’s love is for everyone.” We celebrate diversity, inclusivity and abundant life, informed by Jesus’s teaching and The Bible. We are committed to spiritual development, social justice and artistic expression. We welcome all and strive to build healthy, nurturing relationships with each other. We seek to build community locally and globally. We are located at The Spire in downtown Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Worship Services

Sunday Services for Sydenham Street United Church are at 11:00 hr, in person in the Sanctuary of The Spire at 82 Sydenham Street, Kingston, with our minister, The Reverend Catherine Elsdon!


Note About In-Person Services:

  • The wearing of masks at church services is recommended but will be optional.
  • Social distancing will still be encouraged and alternate row seating will continue.
  • Please enter by the William Street entrance!
  • If you are unable to attend in person, please join us online for our weekly services. Watch them on our YouTube site Youtube

“Unfinished: Out of the Depths” A Worship Series Based on the Book of Jonah

  • March 28 Maundy Thursday Communion Service 18:00 hr Cooke’s-Portsmouth United Church. “A new commandment I give to you: Love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another” (John 13:34).
  • March 29 Good Friday Ecumenical Service 10:30 hr at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
  • March 31 Easter Sunday – Dr Mark Sirett will be accompanying the service on the organ. Scripture reading: John 20:1-18 “The Empty Tomb”
  • April 7 Reverend Elizabeth Macdonald presiding

The weekly Service Bulletins are available on-line Bulletin 


Growing Spirits is our weekly program for children who meet most Sunday mornings – ages 4-13.  For further information, please send an email to web@sydenhamstreet.ca

Garden of Love
Love One Another, Jesus advised his disciples in his final days on earth.  In Growing Spirits last week, we created a “Garden of Love.”  2022 05 29

Concern for Ukrainian Communities: The United Church of Canada invites communities of faith to express solidarity with their Ukrainian neighbours and to support those most affected by the war. Providing emergency food and hygiene kits is one way your generous support of Mission & Service partners is helping support Ukrainian refugees.


Receive comfort and inspiration from the words, music and images of our worship leaders through recordings of Our Worship Services available by 11:00 hr every Sunday on our YouTube site Youtube 

Please contact us with comments or general questions about Sydenham Street United Church, the website, getting on the mailing list, etc via Email: web@sydenhamstreet.ca


If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, you can contact the Indian Residential School Survivors Society for counselling support available at 1-800-721-0066. People can also access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419.

A call to mourn, LEARN, support and REMEMBER! This link also includes the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports.


The Spire Sign
Sydenham Street United Church at The Spire

The lands on which we meet are the traditional territories of the Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Peoples. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We deeply respect the many generations of people who have cared for this land, and whose spiritualities, teachings and ways of knowing are closely tied to it. We seek to build right relations with these Peoples, to learn from them, and to live together on this land with respect and gratitude. 

Updated 2024 03 28