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
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. Sydenham Street United Church is located in the building rebranded as The Spire at 82 Sydenham Street in downtown Kingston, Ontario, Canada.
Worship Services
Sunday Services for Sydenham Street United Church are held 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 Church Services:
- The wearing of masks at church services is recommended but optional
- Social distancing is encouraged
- Enter by the Sydenham Street or 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
- Due to internet issues on Sunday, the YouTube of July 6 service is only available here.
Fall 2025 Sermon Series
- August 31 at 10am– Rev. Catherine Elsdon presiding: Seeking Peace Together: Peace with God“Your Kingdom Come” – Matthew 6:5-13
- September 7 at 11AM– Rev. Catherine Elsdon presiding. Seeking Peace Together: Peace with God “Born of the Spirit” -John 3:1-21
- September 14 at 11AM– Rev. Catherine Elsdon presiding. Seeking Peace Together: Peace with God “My Peace I Give to You” – John 14:1-14 + 25-27
- September 21 at 11AM– Rev. Catherine Elsdon presiding. Seeking Peace Together: Peace Within “Known & Loved” – Psalm 139:1-18 . Sacrament of Baptism
- September 28 at 11AM– Guest Speaker: Dr. Joe Burley. Seeking Peace Together: Peace Within “Letting Go of Worry” – Matthew 6:25-34
- October 5 at 11AM -Rev. Catherine Elsdon presiding. Seeking Peace Together: Peace Within “Peace of Heart & Mind” – Philippians 4:4-9 World Communion Sunday
- October 12 at 11AM – Rev. Catherine Elsdon presiding. Seeking Peace Together:Peace with Creation “God Tends a Garden” – Genesis 2:4-23 Thanksgiving
- October 19 at 11AM -Rev. Catherine Elsdon presiding. Seeking Peace Together:Peace with Creation “Celebrating the Harvest” – Leviticus 23:33-43; Deuteronomy 16:13-15
- October 26 at 11AM – Rev. Catherine Elsdon presiding. Seeking Peace Together: Peace with Creation “Rejoicing with Creation” – Isaiah 55:6-13
- November 2 at 11:00- Guest speaker : Michael Cooke. Seeking Peace Together: Peace with Others “Jacob & Esau” – Genesis 25:19-34; 27; 32:1-12; 33:1-17
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 stories informed by the Bible and other sources, as well as games, crafts and various activities.
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
On September 30, wear an orange shirt to remember and honour Indigenous children who were taken from their homes.
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 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.
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