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St Anne's Anglican Church
Toronto
ON
M6J 3L6
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Who we are
The St. Anne's Community
The congregation of St. Anne's represents the neighbourhood (people living in or near the geographic parish boundaries), and the city (people who have identified with St. Anne’s, often through a connection to the arts). The congregation is diverse, representing a wide range in age, ethnicity, professions and points of view.
Mission Statement
We are a welcoming community of Anglican Christians who gather at historic St. Anne's Church to worship God richly through liturgy, music and the arts. We are committed to openness, justice and loving our neighbour. Individually and together in ministry, we strive to grow into our Spirit-given potential to embody Christ's healing purpose for the world.
The congregation of St. Anne's represents the neighbourhood (people living in or near the geographic parish boundaries), and the city (people who have identified with St. Anne’s, often through a connection to the arts). The congregation is diverse, representing a wide range in age, ethnicity, professions and points of view.
Mission Statement
We are a welcoming community of Anglican Christians who gather at historic St. Anne's Church to worship God richly through liturgy, music and the arts. We are committed to openness, justice and loving our neighbour. Individually and together in ministry, we strive to grow into our Spirit-given potential to embody Christ's healing purpose for the world.
Location of worship / Church Address
Church Pastor
Pastor & Incumbent
270 Gladstone Avenue
Toronto,
ON
M6J 3L6
Canada
Phone: (416) 536-3160
Download Pastor & Incumbent The Rev. Gary van der Meer vCard with Bio
Quote of the Day
Proverbs 2:6
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Denomination
Anglican Church
Anglican Churches in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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The Rev. Gary van der Meer
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Pastor & Incumbent
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I'm really interested in our church's part in the health of the whole community. I want to support the interlocking contributions of so many neighbourhood organizations, in a partnership of face-to-face friendship. One of the most exciting aspects of St. Anne's is our deep local connections. All the threads of community come through St. Anne's.
A bit about me: I like to read and I always have books on the go. I'd love to hear about what you're reading. I enjoy reading theology, and I keep up with some young adult fiction (that's the section of the bookstore where you will find me browsing).
I enjoy athletics: running, rock climbing, yoga, canoeing and kayaking. Above all, I'm a cyclist, everyday and all winter, on mountain-biking trails, and on long distance trips. If you would like to go for a bike ride with me, the answer is already yes. I am a rider and team leader for the annual Friends for Life Bike Rally, a group ride from Toronto to Montreal to support the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation. Find out more about my ride here.
I like to play in the kitchen (that's my approach to cooking). I like to buy foods I have never had before, and figure out how to prepare them. Recipes bring out the rebel in me; I never quite follow them.
I love the church. It's important to me to challenge Christian communities to become more welcoming and inclusive. I enjoy sermons, both giving them and hearing them. I find that I'm listening for connections between the very different time when the sacred texts were written, and the challenges in our own times. If on the day after you've heard a sermon, you remember what you heard, God has something to work with.
I love coffee. Meet me at one of our great local coffee spots, and let's talk.
Originally from Brockville, the Rev. Gary van der Meer came to Toronto to study. Following a history degree from the University of Toronto, he completed the MBA program at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Gary studied theology at Trinity College and was ordained in 1993. He served parishes in Orillia, Port Perry and High Park before coming to St. Anne’s in 2011. In 2018, Gary was appointed Interfaith Officer for the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, a role that encourages friendship and understanding between people and communities of different faiths.
A bit about me: I like to read and I always have books on the go. I'd love to hear about what you're reading. I enjoy reading theology, and I keep up with some young adult fiction (that's the section of the bookstore where you will find me browsing).
I enjoy athletics: running, rock climbing, yoga, canoeing and kayaking. Above all, I'm a cyclist, everyday and all winter, on mountain-biking trails, and on long distance trips. If you would like to go for a bike ride with me, the answer is already yes. I am a rider and team leader for the annual Friends for Life Bike Rally, a group ride from Toronto to Montreal to support the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation. Find out more about my ride here.
I like to play in the kitchen (that's my approach to cooking). I like to buy foods I have never had before, and figure out how to prepare them. Recipes bring out the rebel in me; I never quite follow them.
I love the church. It's important to me to challenge Christian communities to become more welcoming and inclusive. I enjoy sermons, both giving them and hearing them. I find that I'm listening for connections between the very different time when the sacred texts were written, and the challenges in our own times. If on the day after you've heard a sermon, you remember what you heard, God has something to work with.
I love coffee. Meet me at one of our great local coffee spots, and let's talk.
Originally from Brockville, the Rev. Gary van der Meer came to Toronto to study. Following a history degree from the University of Toronto, he completed the MBA program at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Gary studied theology at Trinity College and was ordained in 1993. He served parishes in Orillia, Port Perry and High Park before coming to St. Anne’s in 2011. In 2018, Gary was appointed Interfaith Officer for the Anglican Diocese of Toronto, a role that encourages friendship and understanding between people and communities of different faiths.
Other Church Leaders:
Shauna Cairns Gundy, Pastoral Assistant
The Rev. Canon David Neelands, Honorary Assistant
The Rev. Canon David Neelands, Honorary Assistant
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Administration
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Mary Lou Harrison
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Parish Administrator
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Mailing Address
276 Gladstone Avenue
Toronto, ON
M6J 3L6
Toronto, ON
M6J 3L6
Driving Directions to St Anne's Anglican Church
Travel/Directions Tips
By Subway
St. Anne’s is located south of the Dufferin subway station: Take the southbound 29 bus to Dundas Street; walk east one block on Dundas Street and turn left on Gladstone Avenue. The church is on your left.
By Streetcar
Take the College or Dundas Streetcar from downtown, westbound to Gladstone Avenue; Walk south from College Street or north from Dundas Street.
St. Anne’s is located south of the Dufferin subway station: Take the southbound 29 bus to Dundas Street; walk east one block on Dundas Street and turn left on Gladstone Avenue. The church is on your left.
By Streetcar
Take the College or Dundas Streetcar from downtown, westbound to Gladstone Avenue; Walk south from College Street or north from Dundas Street.
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St Anne's Anglican Church Toronto Service Times
Worship Times
EVERY SUNDAY - 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
EVERY WEDNESDAY - 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
WORSHIP OUTREACH IN LOCAL RESIDENCES
St. Anne's holds regularly scheduled worship services in the following residences:
St. Anne's Place, 661 Dufferin Street. Weekly Eucharist takes place in the top floor solarium every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month (see left). 45 minutes.
Fairview Nursing Home, 14 Cross Street. Monthly Eucharist on the first Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. 45 minutes.
John Gibson House, 227A Crawford Street. Monthly Eucharist on the third Tuesday of month at 3:00 p.m. This service is a shared ministry with St. Matthias Anglican Church, 45 Bellwoods Avenue. 45 minutes.
Service Times last updated on the 6th of March, 2020
EVERY SUNDAY - 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
EVERY WEDNESDAY - 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist
WORSHIP OUTREACH IN LOCAL RESIDENCES
St. Anne's holds regularly scheduled worship services in the following residences:
St. Anne's Place, 661 Dufferin Street. Weekly Eucharist takes place in the top floor solarium every Wednesday except the first Wednesday of the month (see left). 45 minutes.
Fairview Nursing Home, 14 Cross Street. Monthly Eucharist on the first Tuesday of the month at 3:00 p.m. 45 minutes.
John Gibson House, 227A Crawford Street. Monthly Eucharist on the third Tuesday of month at 3:00 p.m. This service is a shared ministry with St. Matthias Anglican Church, 45 Bellwoods Avenue. 45 minutes.
Service Times last updated on the 6th of March, 2020
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Ministry Centre Hours: 9:30 to 12:30 Monday to Thursday.
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