St. Timothy's Church
Toronto ON
M5M 2E2
Who we are
History of The Church of St. Timothy
"The Church of St. Timothy was a vision before it was an actuality; a dream which God put in the minds of men. (The Reverend Canon Henry Marsh, 1955)"
In the words of our Archivists, the history of The Church of St. Timothy would not be complete without an understanding of the human story, particularly the courage, sacrifices and dedication of Henry Marsh and the parishioners to raise funds in the depths of the depression, when many were losing their jobs and homes. Many decades later we are now the beneficiaries of their faith and leadership. 1930 June 18th Initial meeting with The Reverend Henry H. Marsh in John Wanless School to plan for a new Church. The name of ‘The Church of St. Timothy” was chosen.
1930 July 20th 140 attended the first service at John Wanless School. After a year there were 800 families on the parish roll including 400 children.
1931 Property at Old Orchard and Ridley purchased.
1932 May 14th After many setbacks the cornerstone was laid for the first building, now the Parish Hall.
1933 March 5th First services in the basement – now the gymnasium.
1936 St. Timothy’s was made a “self-supporting parish”. The Rev. Henry H. Marsh was formally inducted as Rector.
1950 May 7th First sod was turned; September 30th the cornerstone was laid for new sanctuary.
1951 November 15th First service in the new Church building.
1965 Mortgage discharged.
1991 Rectory constructed on land owned to the north of Parish House.
1999 “Vision 2000” campaign is launched to renovate Parish House.
2000 December 3rd Renovations completed. The Parish Hall was renamed “Soward Hall’, and the Parlour renamed “The Henry Marsh Room”.
2000 The Reginald and Ruth Soward Memorial Trust and Lectureship Fund established.
2011 Diocesan Capital Campaign entitled ‘Our Faith Our Hope’ – Parish achieved its goal.
"The Church of St. Timothy was a vision before it was an actuality; a dream which God put in the minds of men. (The Reverend Canon Henry Marsh, 1955)"
In the words of our Archivists, the history of The Church of St. Timothy would not be complete without an understanding of the human story, particularly the courage, sacrifices and dedication of Henry Marsh and the parishioners to raise funds in the depths of the depression, when many were losing their jobs and homes. Many decades later we are now the beneficiaries of their faith and leadership. 1930 June 18th Initial meeting with The Reverend Henry H. Marsh in John Wanless School to plan for a new Church. The name of ‘The Church of St. Timothy” was chosen.
1930 July 20th 140 attended the first service at John Wanless School. After a year there were 800 families on the parish roll including 400 children.
1931 Property at Old Orchard and Ridley purchased.
1932 May 14th After many setbacks the cornerstone was laid for the first building, now the Parish Hall.
1936 St. Timothy’s was made a “self-supporting parish”. The Rev. Henry H. Marsh was formally inducted as Rector.
1950 May 7th First sod was turned; September 30th the cornerstone was laid for new sanctuary.
1951 November 15th First service in the new Church building.
1965 Mortgage discharged.
1991 Rectory constructed on land owned to the north of Parish House.
1999 “Vision 2000” campaign is launched to renovate Parish House.
2000 December 3rd Renovations completed. The Parish Hall was renamed “Soward Hall’, and the Parlour renamed “The Henry Marsh Room”.
2000 The Reginald and Ruth Soward Memorial Trust and Lectureship Fund established.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Canon Eric Beresford
Leader Position:
Incumbent Priest
Phone:
Fax:
416-488-0099
Leader Email:
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Other Church Leaders:
Reverend Liska Stefko - Associate Priest
Administration
Admin Name:
Sharon Phillip
Admin Position:
Office Administrator
Phone:
Fax:
416-488-0099
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Sharon Phillip
St. Timothy's Church Service Times
Sunday Services
Sunday 8:00 am
Sunday 10:00 am
The 8:00am service is a quiet reflective service in the traditional Elizabethan English of the Book of Common Prayer. The congregation is usually around 25 people.
The 10:00am service is our main worship service, incorporating elements of both traditional and contemporary music and liturgy. The services are from the Book of Alternative Services (1985). The whole church community gathers together for the entrance rite and after the children’s talk, the children (age 3 years to high school) go to church school, returning for communion bread and wine. Baptized Christians of all denominations and age are invited to share with us at the Lord’s table. Those not receiving bread and wine are invited to share with us by receiving a blessing.
Weekday Service
Wednesday morning at 10:30: the Eucharist is celebrated in the Parlour/Marsh Room.
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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Sunday 8:00 am
Sunday 10:00 am
The 8:00am service is a quiet reflective service in the traditional Elizabethan English of the Book of Common Prayer. The congregation is usually around 25 people.
The 10:00am service is our main worship service, incorporating elements of both traditional and contemporary music and liturgy. The services are from the Book of Alternative Services (1985). The whole church community gathers together for the entrance rite and after the children’s talk, the children (age 3 years to high school) go to church school, returning for communion bread and wine. Baptized Christians of all denominations and age are invited to share with us at the Lord’s table. Those not receiving bread and wine are invited to share with us by receiving a blessing.
Weekday Service
Wednesday morning at 10:30: the Eucharist is celebrated in the Parlour/Marsh Room.
It's been more than 6 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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With us night and morning
By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day. Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented, still evil days bring burdens hard to bear; Oh, give our frightened souls the sure salvation for which, O Lord, You taught us to prepare. And when this cup You give is filled to brimming with bitter suffering, hard to understand, we take it thankfully and without trembling, out of so good and so beloved a hand. Yet when again in this same world You give us the joy we had, the brightness of Your Sun, we shall remember all the days we lived through, and our whole life shall then be Yours alone.
St. Timothy's Church listing was last updated on the 11th of May, 2017
