The Church of St Peter and St Simon

The Church of St Peter and St Simon We are a Christian community, steeped in the Anglican traditions of liturgy and choral music. Jamestown in Toronto.

Our parish serves the Bloor and Parliament neighbourhoods of Rosedale and St. Our community is traditional, choral, inclusive:
When St Peter’s Carlton and St. Simon-the-Apostle amalgamated in 2016, it was an opportunity for both parishes to offer the spaciousness necessary to open our doors, minds, and hearts to each other. Whether you are from a different faith tradition, or none at all, you will

find a space in our parish to ask big questions, find inner quiet, and receive warm hospitality. Our worship is steeped in the Anglican Choral tradition. During the summer of 2019, our choir was invited to sing in two English Cathedrals during the summer break. But you don’t have to be a great singer to join in the worship and the choir always welcomes new choristers. SPSS is an inclusive community discerning what it means to be a follower of Jesus in the 21st century, both individually and as a community. We welcome everyone to follow Jesus by sharing his love for people from all walks of life. We make sacred space for people who identify as LGBTQ2+

We gather to worship on Sundays, Wednesdays, and for occasional special liturgies. Our 3 weekly services and 2 monthly services, each have a different feel. Our main services are Sunday mornings at 8.30 am and 10.30 am. Our 8.30 am service is a quiet spoken service in our intimate Memorial Chapel. This service uses the classic Eucharist liturgy from Book of Common Prayer. Our 10.30 am service is for music lovers and features our choir leading us through traditional hymns, psalms during a traditional Eucharist liturgy. On the second Sunday of the month the liturgy is Choral Mattins. At 10.30 am we offer Children’s Programming throughout the year.

The gardens at SPSS are blooming! Thanks to all the gardening volunteers 🌸🌺🩷 ❤️
06/08/2026

The gardens at SPSS are blooming! Thanks to all the gardening volunteers 🌸🌺🩷 ❤️

SPSS gardeners have been hard at work cleaning up, weeding and spreading mulch. Thank you for all your hard work! 🪏🌸
05/18/2026

SPSS gardeners have been hard at work cleaning up, weeding and spreading mulch. Thank you for all your hard work! 🪏🌸

The Altar Guild presented Fr. Geoff with a new alb as he leaves SPSS to start his appointment as the Sub Dean and Vicar ...
05/08/2026

The Altar Guild presented Fr. Geoff with a new alb as he leaves SPSS to start his appointment as the Sub Dean and Vicar of St James’ Cathedral on May 11th.

SPSS sends our warmest congratulations to Maggie Helwig, on winning this year’s Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Wr...
05/07/2026

SPSS sends our warmest congratulations to Maggie Helwig, on winning this year’s Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Most of us will have heard of “Mother Maggie”, the rector at the Anglican Church of Saint Stephen-in-the-Fields at the corner of Bellevue Avenue and College Street, for her staunch support of the unhoused and in particular of the controversial homeless encampment on the church’s front lawn. A published poet and fiction writer, Helwig showcases her literary talents by relating her experiences with the many homeless she has encountered in Toronto, in the book, “Encampment: Resistance, Grace, and an Unhoused Community.” The book, which also won the 2025 Toronto Book Award, is available at all regular book sellers and The Writers Trust of Canda calls it “essential reading”.

We were thrilled to witness and celebrate Grace Rockett on her ordination as deacon. Grace has been a wonderful presence...
05/04/2026

We were thrilled to witness and celebrate Grace Rockett on her ordination as deacon. Grace has been a wonderful presence here at SPSS during her time with us as theological student. Congratulations Grace and we wish you all the best for the future and your next posting!

A great afternoon of Broadway tunes at our fundraiser! Thanks to all the wonderful performers 🎤🎵🎶Grace RockettLiam McGib...
05/02/2026

A great afternoon of Broadway tunes at our fundraiser! Thanks to all the wonderful performers 🎤🎵🎶
Grace Rockett
Liam McGibbon
Michelle Veronese
Jennifer Slade
Maya Lacey
Michael Downie
Mervin Fick
David Stone

Join us for this fun fundraiser this coming Saturday, May 2nd, 4 pm 🤩 Tickets at the door. 525 Bloor St. east, near Sher...
04/30/2026

Join us for this fun fundraiser this coming Saturday, May 2nd, 4 pm 🤩
Tickets at the door. 525 Bloor St. east, near Sherbourne Subway. 🎤🎵🎶

Join us for Palm Sunday services:9 am Said Eucharist10:30 Choral EucharistMusic: Halls - Hosanna to the Son of DavidPale...
03/26/2026

Join us for Palm Sunday services:
9 am Said Eucharist
10:30 Choral Eucharist
Music:
Halls - Hosanna to the Son of David
Palestrina- Children of the Hebrews
Pearsall - Ave Verum Corpus

Address

525 Bloor Street East
Toronto, ON
M4W1J1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14169238714

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