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Welcome:
Welcome to St. Peter's -- Carlton. We are a warm Anglican Church in the heart of downtown Toronto, at the corner of Carlton and Bleecker, just east of Sherbourne. St. Peter's is a place of refreshment, welcoming people who seek spiritual transformation since 1863.
You are invited to experience the love of God and neighbour, to grow spiritually, and to join in works of service to others. There are educational experiences for children, young people, and adults. Our building is a place of beauty and peace. Our people are diverse, and we are an inclusive community of believers. You are free to share in our community and to ask questions about anything.
"Glory to God whose power, working in us, can do infinitely more than we can ask or imagine."
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Our Mission:
St. Peter's welcomes people of all races, creeds, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation and gender identity.
We are an inclusive Christian community welcoming people from different paths--learning together, caring for each other, and reaching out to our neighbours, in the service and love of God.
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Our History:
2013 marks the 150th anniversary of St. Peter's Anglican Church on Carlton Street. Throughout the year, we will be giving brief annual highlights from our history.
1980:
Toronto City Council stops sale of 25 Bleecker Street -- church forced to repair and renovate. Choir wins 1st place at Kiwanis Festival.1981:
25 Bleecker Street designated Wilkinson House Co-op for Men. Children's Choir started with 14 members. Defalcation of church funds by Treasurer.1982:
Outside Chartered Accountant firm seeks repayment of $14,000 to church. Record keeping for finances is poor. Organizations decline and people leave.1983:
Financial problems. Anglican Appeal for Missions failed. Sunday School closes.1984:
Eight Allen memorial dormer windows installed. Record of Clergy installed. Fire Marshall condemns 25 Bleecker -- building is renovated. Organist leaves and takes choir with them.1985:
Daye Window installed -- more money collected than needed for window. After 112 years, all church windows now stained glass! Security system installed.1986:
Rev. Wiseman resigns. Board of Management assumes control. New roof put on church. Membership down to 70. Rev. P. Gandon appointed Priest-in-Charge.1987:
Rev. Wiseman dies. Rev. Gordon Finney new incumbent. Church painted, bell restored, Memorials remounted, 125th Anniversary celebrations begin. Board of management concludes.
Announcements
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St. Peter's Keys
The May edition of the St. Peter's Newsletter is now available online.
To view the newsletter, click on the picture to the right.
To download a copy, click HERE.
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Visitation
Rev. Jeanette would appreciate being informed of anyone who is ill at home or in the hospital so that she can visit them. Thank you. -
Church Choir
If anyone is interested in joining the choir, kindly speak to Allison, the organist. New members are welcome and practices are held Saturdays at 1:00 p.m. -
Parish List
In order to keep the Parish List and telephone numbers up to date, kindly let us know whenever changes in this regard occur. Thanks. -
Sound System Project
The people of St. Peter's are raising money for a new sound system. Envelopes for those wishing to donate to our "Sound System Project" are available on the table in the breezeway. Thanks.
