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We are a diverse and inclusive Lutheran faith community freed by the grace of Christ to find God and self as we connect with our neighbours.

09/01/2026

🌽🥕 Celebrating 10 Years of the Good Food Market! 🥕🌽

Our Good Food Market marked its 10th year of operation, with our summer market running from May 20 to August 26 this year, welcoming residents of 44 Willowridge to shop for fresh, affordable produce close to home.

Over the years, we've built lasting friendships and strengthened community connections, and this season was no exception. We had an amazing time serving our neighbours and sharing delicious meals together.

What started as a humble market in 2016 has grown into a true community event. Every Wednesday, children enjoyed colouring, bracelet-making, and sack races while parents shopped, connected, and socialized with friends and neighbours.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers. From unpacking boxes and serving customers to setting up and taking down each week, your dedication makes this program possible. We couldn't do it without you!

Here's to the next 10 years of bringing healthy food, strong connections and serving our community!

This project is presented in collaboration with a number of local partners including FoodShare Toronto and marketcityTO, which provides funding from the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.

08/20/2026

🎉 That's a wrap on this year's Neighbourhood Table!

Over six weeks, children explored the journey of nutritious food from farm to table, learning how to grow, harvest, and prepare healthy meals while building confidence in the kitchen.

This program would not have been possible without our incredible partners at Zawadi Farm and FoodShare Toronto's Flemingdon Community Farm, along with our talented chefs, Chef Joshna, Chef Bashir, and Chef Hassan, who shared their knowledge, skills, and passion with participants every step of the way.

This year, we were proud to welcome participants from organizations across the GTA, including The The Arab Community Centre of Toronto, Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, and the Willowridge community, for a series of fun, hands-on, and educational workshops.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Neighbourhood Table such a success. We can't wait to do it again next year! 🌱🍅👨‍🍳

08/19/2026

What an incredible day at the annual Back to School BBQ organized by the Willowridge community! 🎒☀️

Families came together to celebrate the end of summer with great food, outdoor games, plenty of smiles, and a strong sense of community. St. Philip's was proud to sponsor some of the day's family-friendly activities, including the face painting, bouncy castle, and other fun experiences for children and families to enjoy.

We were also honoured to welcome Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, who joined us in celebrating our vibrant community and meeting local families.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, and helped make this event such a success. The laughter, energy, and sense of community made it a day to remember!

08/06/2026

Wednesday's Good Food Market at Willowridge was another wonderful success! 🌞🍍🥑

Community members enjoyed a tasty curried chickpea salad on sourdough prepared by Chef Joshna, featuring ingredients included in this week's take-home "loot bags".

This project is presented in partnership with marketcityTO with funding provided by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.

07/30/2026

Food Glorious Food! The residents of Willowridge once again braved the winds this week to buy their weekly fresh fruit and veg from the Good Food Market! 🫑🥔🥑

Uniting with partners to make a difference in our neighbourhood is at the heart of our ethos at St. Philip's.

This project is presented in partnership with marketcityTO and funded by the City of Toronto’s Economic Development and Culture Division.

07/23/2026

This week, families from Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services joined our Neighbourhood Table program to visit Zawadi Farm at Downsview Park.

Zawadi, which means “gift” in Swahili, is a thriving regenerative farm that grows not only fresh food, but also community and dignity in the heart of the city.

The Zawadi team led an engaging workshop on how plants grow, giving families a hands-on opportunity to learn about urban agriculture. Despite the rainy weather, the children rolled up their sleeves and helped prepare the soil for future crops. 🫛🥔🥕

A special thank you to our volunteer chefs, who prepared a delicious chicken shawarma lunch and delivered it to the farm for families to enjoy together.

It was a wonderful day of learning, connection, and community!

06/25/2026

The Good Food Market was back for another jam-packed week of fun! As well as selling our usual range of produce at affordable prices, our chef served up delicious corn fritters and jambalaya for the Willowridge community and volunteers!

The children had a blast taking part in traditional sack races, and of course we didn't miss the Canada World Cup match against Switzerland! ⚽️

FoodShare Toronto

06/03/2026

Have you ever noticed that life can be a bit… messy? At Messy Church, we believe that’s exactly how God likes it. Whether you’re an eye, an ear, a hand, or a foot, each one of us is a vital part of the body—and when we come together, God creates something beautiful through our “mess.”

This past Saturday, we had an amazing time at our outdoor extravaganza exploring 1 Corinthians 12 through our theme: “Beautiful Mess.”

From a delicious barbeque, to parachute games, to wonderfully messy activities, the day was filled with laughter, connection, and creativity. Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a joyful celebration of community and faith!

05/22/2026

The Summer Good Food Market kicked off on Wednesday, May 20, and it was a fantastic start. Residents of 44 Willowridge came out to shop for fresh, affordable produce and connect with their neighbours. 🫑🌽🍓

We loved seeing so many new faces—along with familiar ones—and we’re excited for a full summer of building community, sharing good food, and growing together.

FoodShare Toronto

05/07/2026

Last night marked the final night of our four-week after school cooking program at Willowridge!

This week, we made a crisp Caesar salad to serve alongside our gourmet grilled cheese, bursting with peppers, mushrooms and onions. For dessert, we layered chocolate chips, granola and fruit to ensemble a delicious yogurt parfait! 🍓🫐

Thank you to the residents of Willowridge, our volunteers, and of course Chef Hassan for making this program such a success!

Address

61 West Deane Park Drive
Toronto, ON
M9B2S1

Telephone

+14166225577

Website

http://www.stphilipstoronto.com/

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