Parkdale United Church
programs
We are intentional about creating program opportunities that help people to build connections, live faith and act for justice. All our programs have elements of education, spiritual growth, outreach and community building, although some focus more on one area and some on another. Wherever you are in your faith journey and in your life, we hope that you will find something that appeals to you.Here are some of the programs, events and activities that are offered at Parkdale United Church.​
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Read more about church activities in our 2023 Annual Report.
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Book Club by Zoom
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Children’s Ministry
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Choir
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Healing Pathway Ministry
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Knitting Ministry/Crafters
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Labyrinth
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Ladies Lunch Bunch
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Nursery
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Prayer Circle
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Women’s Breakfast
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Youth Ministry
Book Club on Zoom
Our Book Club meets once a month on Zoom, the second Saturday morning of the month, from 10:00 to 11:30 am, September to June. Books are chosen by the group and there is always rich discussion! The Book Club welcomes new participants at any time. Contact the church office for the Zoom link.
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?
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.
Choir
Parkdale United Church offers a vibrant music program. The Adult Choir rehearses on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m., and on Thursday evenings at 7:15 p.m. from September to June. The choir leads singing during Sunday worship services and presents an anthem almost every week. Parkdale United Choir participates in special services during Christmas, Easter and “The Twelfth Night” service in January. The choir always welcomes new singers. Come and sing with us!
Healing Pathway
Healing Pathway is an energy-based therapeutic approach to healing. It uses light touch to influence the energy system with the intent of balancing physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. Healing Pathway treatments take place in the church’s healing rooms on the second floor. Everyone in the church and wider community is invited to experience the Healing Pathway Ministry. Treatments are available by appointment. Please contact the church to make arrangements, 403-283-3301.
Knitting Ministry
The knitting ministry at Parkdale is dedicated to knitting Prayer Shawls for people who are ill or in need of comfort as well as baby blankets for the newest members of our congregation. The knitting group also knits “prayer squares” to leave at the front of the sanctuary so people who come to church can have a little reminder of God’s comforting presence.
Parkdale Crafters
Parkdale Crafters meet every Monday afternoon at 1:00 pm at the church, except for holidays. Come enjoy a time of fellowship as you knit, crochet or work on a craft project. Knitters and crocheters of every level are welcome.
Labyrinth
Parkdale United Church has an indoor labyrinth, located in the lower level of the church, available for those who would like to walk the labyrinth as a spiritual, healing or meditative experience. Walking the labyrinth helps some people to feel expansive, grounded, and balanced. It may help reduce grief and enhance physical and emotional healing. Each person experiences the labyrinth in their own way. The labyrinth is open most week days and Sunday mornings.
Ladies' Lunch Bunch
Ladies Lunch Bunch meets for lunch and visiting after the worship service at Dalhousie Boston Pizza on the last Sunday of every month, except for July, August and December. All ladies are welcome.
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.
Prayer Circle
The Prayer Circle focuses healing thought on those who are unwell in body or spirit, or who wish for spiritual healing with the use of daily contemplation and meditation. With permission, members of the Prayer Circle hold a person’s concern in God’s love and pray for their highest good.
Women's Breakfast
Women’s Breakfast meets on the 2nd Monday of each month from September to June at Cora’s Restaurant in the Brentwood Village Shopping Centre (420 Brentwood Way NW). All women are invited; no reservation required. The purpose of this gathering is to socialize and get to know each other. Cost is whatever you order for breakfast.
Youth Group
Did you know that each month's second and fourth Sundays at 10:30 am are packed with passion and purpose?
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Our young people 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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And on the third or fourth Friday evening of each month, we take a break from the deep stuff and just have fun —think movies, bowling, escape rooms, or hanging out over tacos. It’s a space to relax, be yourself, and build friendships that matter.
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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