Nursery Care

We offer a warm and welcoming Nursery for infants and toddlers from newborn to 4 years old.  Their parents can worship knowing their little ones are being lovingly cared for in a safe and nurturing space.   

 

The Nursery is located upstairs, next to the Sunday School room, a space wonderfully suited for child care. The nursery cares for and nurtures the little ones with play, stories, and crafts to celebrate the changing seasons in the church and in the wider community.  For the safety of all these young ones, we ask that no peanut products be brought to the space.

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Children’s Ministry

At Parkdale United Church, we believe that faith formation begins early — and that it should be joyful, inclusive, and rooted in justice. That’s why we’re proud to offer a vibrant and welcoming Children’s Program for kids in Kindergarten through Grade 5, every Sunday morning at 10:30 am, running all year round.

 

Each week, our kids gather for a time of play, storytelling, and creative exploration using The GO Project curriculum — a uniquely progressive and justice-focused resource developed in the United Church of Canada. The GO Project invites children to wonder about big questions: Who is our neighbour? What does kindness look like in action? How can we care for creation, welcome the stranger, and make the world more fair?

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Through interactive stories, hands-on crafts, games, and meaningful conversations, children learn that their voices matter and that they are already part of the work God is doing in the world. Whether they’re writing cards for community elders, building towers to learn about cooperation, or planting seeds to talk about hope, our young ones are discovering that love and justice go hand-in-hand.

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Newcomers are always welcome and there's no need to register. Just come as you are, and we’ll take care of the rest. If you’re curious to see what progressive Christian education looks like in action, drop by on a Sunday morning. We think you’ll be inspired by the wisdom, curiosity, and compassion of our youngest theologians.

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Youth Ministry

Did you know that each month's second and fourth Sundays at 10:30 am are packed with passion and purpose?  ​

Our young people, Gr. 6-12, aren’t just playing games. They’re diving deep into conversations about the world around them — asking hard questions, exploring big ideas, and discovering how faith can be a tool for justice and compassion.

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Rooted in a progressive Christian lens, our youth are learning how theology isn’t just something you hear on Sunday mornings—it’s something you live. Whether it’s talking about climate action, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, racial equity, or Indigenous reconciliation, our youth are learning how the Gospel calls us to love boldly and act justly. And they’re doing it together—with curiosity, laughter, and a lot of heart.

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Whether your teen is new to church or has been here their whole life, this is a space where questions are welcome, everyone belongs, and faith is about action as much as belief. Got a youth in Grades 6–12? Invite them to come check it out! Questions? Contact pucfamilyministry@gmail.com

 

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Adult Spiritual Life

At Parkdale, we believe that spiritual growth doesn’t end in childhood — it deepens and evolves throughout our lives. While we don’t currently have an ongoing adult education program, we encourage people to explore spiritual practices in everyday life — through prayer, meditation, journaling, walking in nature, or simply paying attention to the presence of God in the people and world around us.

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Nurturing your spiritual life at home can be as simple as lighting a candle and sitting in silence, reading a thoughtful book, listening to music that feeds your soul, or writing down your prayers and questions. We invite you to create space in your daily routine to notice where love and justice are showing up — and where you’re being called to respond.

 

Throughout the year, our Congregational Care and Faith & Justice committees offer meaningful workshops and events that speak to the needs of our community and the issues of our time. Whether it's a conversation on mental wellness, a discussion about climate justice, or a quiet space to reflect during Lent or Advent, there are opportunities to learn and grow together.

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No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are warmly welcome at Parkdale. There’s always room to wonder, question, and deepen your faith — in community and at home.

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