St. Barnabas on the Danforth

05/31/2026

"The Trinity offers us three ways to approach and experience God, depending on our season of life, our needs, our understanding and God's intention for us. We might experience God through the awe and majesty of creation, through our relationship with Jesus and his teachings, or through the movement of the Holy Spirit among and within us." - Rev. Louise on Trinity Sunday, after her children's talk using a ball to illustrate one God, three persons.

The mystery of the Holy Trinity - Sermon by Rev. Louise Dightam at ...

05/25/2026

"O Holy Spirit – breath of life, divine inspiration, comforter - fill our hearts, kindle in us the fire of God’s love, and inspire and empower us so that your world may be created anew." - from Rev. Louise's sermon on Pentecost. Members of the congregation also did one of our readings in 8 languages: English, Tamil, French, Italian, Zulu, German, Spanish, Latin and Greek - check it out at minute 13:45.

"Holy Spirit - fire, wind and breath of life" - Sermon by Rev. Loui...

05/23/2026

A sneak peak from Doors Open at St Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth at Chester subway. Open today (Sat) till 5 pm and Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm. Come and check it out!!

05/20/2026

New banners ready for visitors at Doors Open this weekend! Sat 10-5, Sun 1 to 5. Come and see inside our church and learn about our history. Did you know our current building dates from 1911 but our first church was built in 1858? .

05/17/2026

"The next time you find yourself in one of those in-between moments, in a waiting place between jobs, after retirement or after graduation, follow the example of the disciples. Gather with your community, trust in God’s time, and pray. Because, even if it feels like the end of the world as you know it, God is with you." - Rev. Louise Dightam on Ascension Sunday.

Also, don't miss stopping by St Barnabas during Doors Open - Sat May 23 10-5 pm and May 24 1 to 5 pm. https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/doors-open-toronto/

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"The waiting place." Ascension Sunday Sermon by Rev. Louise Dighta...

05/13/2026

Once a month we lead an Anglican service for 15 to 20 seniors at Christian-oriented long term care home. Today we found the building decorated with scripture! The residents took great delight in showing us the new signs and reading the verses out loud.

(The residents and their families there do agree to being in a Christian Faith environment- this isn’t something you would see in a public or secular facility)

05/11/2026

"... so Rogation Day (being also Mother’s Day) is just the right day to celebrate the Creator, our great Mother - the Mother of our earth and of all of us and of all creatures, the creative, generative force that births new life. And this amazing world is her gift to us." - Rev. Louise Dightam on May 10.

The 11 minute sermon begins at minute 24, followed by this lovely anthem sung by our choir: Dona nobis pacem (from Coronation Mass, K. 317) – W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)

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05/09/2026

This Sunday May 10 we will begin our service outside on the Danforth at 10:30 am to bless our garden and our community, followed by a service celebrating the gift of Creation inside for Rogation Sunday.

You are invited to join us. All welcome.

Inspiring worship. Relevant preaching. Beautiful traditional music. Children’s program. Come experience the welcome at historic St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Riverdale. Wheelchair accessible. 361 Danforth Ave opposite Chester subway and Carrot Common.

05/07/2026

Just picked up our signs for Doors Open May 23 and 24. We’re looking forward to participating for the first time ever! Come and have a look inside - our building dates from 1910. May 23 Saturday 10 to 5 and May 24 Sunday 1 to 5.

(Our doors are also open Sunday morning for worship at 10:30 am!)

Wheelchair accessible. 361 Danforth Ave opposite Chester subway and Carrot Common.

05/03/2026

"What does it mean to be followers of Jesus? It means walking the way of love, embracing truth in humility, and living a life that trusts in God’s abundance of love and grace." - Rev. Louise in her sermon today.

Inspiring worship. Relevant preaching. Beautiful traditional music. Children’s program. Come experience the welcome at historic St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Riverdale. Wheelchair accessible. 361 Danforth Ave opposite Chester subway and Carrot Common.

St. Barnabas on the Danforth Live Sunday May 3, 2026 10:30am Service