The Meeting Place Hamilton

05/25/2026

On Sunday May 24th we had a Memorial Service for Michael Jankauskas.

Michael, we will miss you, but will see you again in heaven.

05/23/2026

Just a reminder that on Sunday May 24th, we are having a memorial service for Michael.

On Sunday May 24th at 4pm, The Meeting Place church and 541 Eatery & Exchange will host a memorial service for Michael Jankauskas at 541 Barton St. E.

There will be a time for us to share stories and memories about our dear friend Michael.

michaeljankauskas photo: Hamilton Spectator

05/21/2026

“…love casts out fear.” (1 John 4:18)

As I was sitting in the shadow of a boarded up broken window at 541 Eatery & Exchange, this verse came to mind.

Let love be our prayer and our posture in response to hate.

05/19/2026

On Sunday May 24th at 4pm, The Meeting Place church and 541 Eatery & Exchange will host a memorial service for Michael Jankauskas at 541 Barton St. E.

There will be a time for us to share stories and memories about our dear friend Michael.

michaeljankauskas photo: Hamilton Spectator

05/14/2026

Did you know that the Meeting Place Church community started 20 years ago on the corner of James & Barton when was located there?

We are so thankful to all our alumni who have contributed to our DNA.

05/11/2026

After 20 years of pastoring the Meeting Place church, Sue Carr will be retiring.

Join us on Sunday June 28th at 4pm to help us celebrate Sue’s ministry of radical hospitality, where everyone is welcome around the church table.

05/07/2026

Our dear friend Michael Jankauskas has passed away. I’m really sorry if you are hearing this news on social media rather than in person.

Michael has been part of The Meeting Place and 541 communities for many years. He is known for his gentle spirit and kind smile.

On Sunday May 24th at 4pm, The Meeting Place church and 541 Eatery & Exchange will host a celebration of life for Michael at 541 Barton St. E.

photo: Hamilton Spectator

05/04/2026

After 20 years of pastoring the Meeting Place church, Sue Carr will be retiring.

Join us on Sunday June 28th at 4pm to help us celebrate Sue’s ministry of radical hospitality, where everyone is welcome around the church table.

04/16/2026

Thank you Alicia Wilson for talking to us about Thomas and his very reasonable doubts.

See you all again next Sunday at 4pm in the 541 Eatery & Exchange cafe.

04/02/2026

Join us for an Easter Sunrise Service with Trinity Lutheran Church Hamilton on Sunday at 7am in Beasley Park.

No church at 541 Eatery & Exchange on April 5th.
We will be back at 541 on Sunday, April 12th at 4pm.

03/05/2026

The Meeting Place will be closed on Sunday March 15th due to repairs happening at 541 Eatery & Exchange