Services and Times

We are a global hybrid community. home base is at 62 Orchard Park Drive in Scarborough, ontario. we gather in the hall, but are also thrilled to welcome members and visitors online via our hybrid zoom gathering.

Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

The program begins at 10:30 and it usually runs between 75 and 90 minutes. Following the gathering is an opportunity for conversation and refreshments, both in the hall , and amongst our on screen family and friends. Interesting conversations are always on the go in there so plan to be with us for, say, two hours, including the service.

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Service "Style"

Our Sunday gatherings might be called traditional in style - we sit together, we sing, we share concerns and celebrations, we listen to what many might call "sermons" - but we call a Perspective(s). What you'll hear is different than what you'd find in most Sunday church services.  And, we're casual about how we do what we do so many don't feel the need to dress up.

Accessibility and Parking

Our building is usually fully accessible.  A ramp provides access from the parking lot to the first floor and an elevator is available for programs happening in the basement. There is plenty of parking accessible from both Orchard Park Drive and Kingston Road.

Affirming LGBTQ

On Sunday December 6, 2009 we celebrated becoming an Affirming Ministry within the United Church of Canada.  One of over 50 ministries that have joined Affirm United in support and in celebration of the LGBTQ+, West Hill took this step after a year of exploration and following a unanimous vote supporting the motion at our June 2009 Annual Congregational meeting.

As a progressive congregation, West Hill has been a place of non-exclusivity and welcoming of diversity for many many years. 

But declaring that we are an Affirming ministry is much more than receiving recognition for the openness that currently exists. In making a public, intentional and explicit (PIE) declaration, West Hill joined Affirm to stand alongside and in solidarity with those who have been marginalized due to their sexual orientation and gender identity or those who advocate for them.  Our declaration also in some small way seeks to mitigate the effects of religious communities who have marginalized and continue to marginalize those who have walked the path of difference. 

Part of that advocacy includes not remaining silent in the face of injustice.  As allies, please consider how you might offer your voice to individuals or through organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community.