Willowdale United Church   

We are caring, Christian community of God's people.

We are united in serving God by reaching out to our community and our world and in seeking spiritual growth.

We welcome everyone.

Please join us for:

Worship Service:

Sundays, 10:30 a.m.

We hope you will find our fellowship meaningful to your life.

Communion:

Table fellowship is celebrated according to liturgical seasons.

Membership:

Baptism and Confirmation - these rites of membership are held during the Sunday Service by request.

Extended Ministry:

• Pastoral Care: visiting sick and shut-ins
• Counselling
• Wedding, Marriage Prep Courses
• Funerals

About Us:

Willowdale United Church is located at 349 Kenneth Avenue in Willowdale, one block east of Yonge Street and four blocks south of Finch.

Our Church Today:

Willowdale United Church is in the heart of a multicultural community in the dynamic, fast-growing, urban centre of North York.  Our mission focus is guided by the motto:

"Thinking Globally - Acting Locally."

Everyone is welcome!

Our History:

We are the founding church in this area which has served the community since 1805.  Jacob Cummer, a United Empire Loyalist, built a log meeting house called Cummer's Chapel in 1816 on the tip of his property, now the corner of Church and Yonge St.  The historic cemetery remains on this site.  In 1856 the old log chapel was torn down and replaced by a large, yellow, brick and stucco church with a tall spire atop.

In 1925 the United Church of Canada was formed and included the Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church and the Congregational Church. 

Between 1931 and 1932, Yonge Street was widened and the front end of the church, facing west, was removed.  The front door was relocated at the south side of the building. 

In 1954 the congregation built a new church on Kenneth Avenue to accomodate the growing suburb of Willowdale.

Creating Community Since 1805