The Salvation Army Simcoe Community Church

10/12/2026

Have you ordered your “Hope Folk” T-shirt or Sweater? Let us know in the comments below!

Remember! $5 from every shirt or sweater sold supports our Christmas Programs! This is a great way to support the community AND a great local business!

Ordering is available until October 30th! Anticipated delivery is early to mid November!

Order here:

https://www.ericponddesigns.com/the-salvation-army-hope-folk

Looking forward to seeing these around in the community!

10/11/2026

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving!

May you become increasingly aware of God’s provision in your life and respond in reverence and gratitude!

10/05/2026

We are excited to announce our new partnership with The Folk! Introducing "Hope Folk"!

This iconic clothing brand can be seen all over Norfolk County- showcasing our local community pride! The Salvation Army has been part of Norfolk County, "The Folk", for over 142 years! We couldn't think of a better way to express how blessed we are to be part of this community!

Do you want to wear this great local brand while repping The Salvation Army? Well order yourself a Hope Folk shirt or sweater today! $5 from every shirt or sweater sold will be donated to our Christmas Programs thanks to the generous folks at The Folk!

These shirts are currently a preorder and shirts are expected to be available in early November. Preorders are open until October 31st so get your order in now!
https://www.ericponddesigns.com/the-salvation-army-hope-folk

Please remember when ordering this exclusive line to select "Salvation Army Pick-Up" at check out. We will contact you with pick up details once we receive your order! Live outside Norfolk County and REALLY want one of these? Email [email protected] with the subject "Hope Folk" and we will see what we can arrange to get you your order!

10/05/2026

In our sermon series, we’ve moved from What Holiness Is, which we unpacked in our “Set Apart” series to What Holiness Looks Like, which will explore over the next few weeks in our “Shape of Holiness” series. In our new series, we find ourselves in the book of 1 Timothy as we explore what holy living looks like in the life of the believer and the church.

Paul’s first letter to Timothy starts with an important reminder: the goal is love.

As Lt. Chesney put it on Sunday, Paul is essentially reminding Timothy: “Don’t lose the plot!”

That reminder is especially important when we begin talking about holy living.

In 1 Timothy 1:1-7, Paul addresses some of the teaching and behaviour that had begun to distract the church. But his concern isn’t simply to create a list of objective criteria for determining who is- and isn’t- holy.

Instead, Paul points us toward something deeper:

“The goal of this instruction is love, which comes from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith.”
- 1 Timothy 1:5

Holy living isn’t about learning how to look holy. It’s about allowing God to form something holy within us.

A pure heart. A good conscience. A sincere faith.
And from that transformed life comes love.

That’s the plot.

Consider your own holy living…
What does holiness actually look like when it takes shape in your life?

This is an important question for us to consider as we strive to be raised up disciples who are “rooted in holiness”. We want to be rooted in a holiness that takes the shape of love.

10/03/2026

Join us for church tomorrow at 10:30am as we begin our new sermon series "The Shape of Holiness". Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at the book of 1 Timothy as we unpack what Holy Living looks like!

09/30/2026

Today our staff and volunteers wore their Orange shirts in observation of National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

We acknowledge that Simcoe Community Church gathers and serves on the traditional and treaty lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Haudenosaunee peoples.

We recognize the Indigenous peoples who have cared for this land, and we honour their enduring presence, cultures, languages, and communities.

As followers of Jesus, we are called to pursue reconciliation, to seek justice, to love our neighbours, and to care faithfully for the world God has entrusted to us. May our acknowledgement be more than words, and may it lead us toward greater understanding, humility, relationship, and action.

We give thanks for those who have gone before us, for those who live and serve in this community today, and for the opportunity to seek a future marked by peace, dignity, and reconciliation.

09/30/2026

Today we join in observation of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Salvation Army recognizes the human rights violations Indigenous Peoples have suffered and acknowledges that ongoing injustice still occurs across Turtle Island. We want to recognize the hurt that has been done and make the most of this opportunity to celebrate Indigenous cultures and traditions.

Learn more at Salvationist.ca/IndigenousMinistries

09/29/2026

We are set apart for God. We are set apart to shine.

Our holiness was not meant to be lived privately. Our holiness should be lived out loud. Through our holiness lived out, our lives become windows through which people can see something of the character of God. We become lighthouses that guide people to the true source of salvation and sanctification.

Church, how are you living out your holiness this week? How does your life show the transformation that is possible by the power of God?

We are disciples rooted in holiness, united in love and sent to participate in God's work in our community. We are a city on a hill.

09/26/2026

We had our first Messy Church- A Bushel of Blessings- tonight! We had a number of people out to join us for dinner, music, Bible Stories and games!

Tonight in our Apple-themed Messy Church we learned about the Fruit of the Spirit! We made candy apples, bobbed for Apples and had some Apple-Spoon races!

God is good and it was so great to be in community this evening!