WEDNESDAYS - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm THURSDAYS - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
FRIDAYS - Closed
We are a progressive, loving church, growing in Christ and serving the needs of our community.
Thank you for your interest in St. Paul's Anglican Church, Innisfil. We'd like to tell you a bit about us.
OUR PHILOSOPHY OF MINISTRY:
We believe that people matter to God, and that each of us is deeply loved by God.
We believe that God is most fully made known to us in Jesus Christ.
We believe that spiritual maturity is a life-long and on-going quest.
BIG PICTURE THINKING AT ST. PAUL'S "The Three C's"
At St. Paul's we seek to be a biblically functioning community under the headship of Jesus Christ. We do this as we follow the three c's as outlined in Matthew's Gospel.
The Great Commandment Matthew 22.34 -
We are a people who are deeply interested in serving those in our local community. We have been blessed with huge population growth as many young families move into South Barrie. We also have the Sandy Cove retirement community within a short drive from our church. We want to let people know that St. Paul's means acceptance and assistance. This is to live out the Great Commandment: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind...You shall love your neighbour as yourself.
The Great Confession Matthew 16.13 -
We offer many opportunities for those in our midst to grow in their faith. Life is difficult. It may seem as if there are more and more demands on us and less and less time, energy and money to meet them. A two career commuting family with small children or a retired widow on a fixed income all know that life can be stressful. You may wonder where the joy has gone and you may wonder who and what you are. St. Paul's is a place where you can explore ultimate questions in a safe environment. Jesus asked his followers "Who do you say that I am?" Peter answered: "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
The Great Commission Matthew 28.16 -
Able to care for one another and certain about the core of our Christian identity, we can embrace our Jesus call in the Great Commission: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them and teaching them..." The parish church is meant to be a vibrant and dynamic place. We want to grow! To grow numerically and to grow more fully into the image of the God who created us.
We are part of the Anglican Church of Canada and the Diocese of Toronto. We are formed our sacred tradition and open to creative possibilities to ensure our future. You will find this reflected in our worship life.
Anglican Christians call themselves "people of the book" which means Holy Scripture and our Prayer Book. Who we become is determined by what we pray. What we pray is based on our understanding of the Bible and the on-going activity of the Holy Spirit through the institutional Church.
We have bishops, priests, deacons and lay people all of whom are called to ministry.
We enjoy the richness of life and believe God calls us to grapple with issues. Dialogue with people of differing perspectives helps us arrive at deeper truth.
OUR FACILITIES
St. Paul's has been serving the needs of Innisfil Anglicans since 1851. The present church, which was built in 1903, is well-maintained, air conditioned and fully accessible. While retaining the charm of an historic building, the church has an excellent sound system and full audio/visual system.
St. Paul's has a number of modern and well-equipped meeting and office spaces. We have children's ministry rooms and a lower hall complete with kitchen.
Our main hall is well-used by community groups and parish program ministry. It has a modern, spacious kitchen ideal for catering. There is a big screen television and media center with an excellent sound system. It is available for rent. We have 100 parking spaces.
Our beautifully landscaped grounds provide an excellent background for any event, especially weddings.
SOME FACES YOU WILL SEE AT ST. PAUL'S....
Our parish priest is The Reverend Debbie Dennis Palmer. You will find her to be someone who has a lot of energy, loves to laugh and is intensely serious about making faith relevant to our culture.
Ms. Valerie Gardner is our parish administrative assistant. Valerie is a pleasant and efficient presence in the church office.
The Rev. Joanne Bennett presides at the Eucharist once each month at both our Contemporary Multi-Media Holy Communion service at 9:15 am and our Choral Holy Communion at 11:00 am. Rev. Joanne is a key leader in Pioneer Club.
Mrs. Anita Farmer also officiates at the funeral liturgies of those with a past connection to our parish in the local community.
We have licensed preaching Lay Readers including Mr. Clive Callan, Mrs. Marilyn Davies, Mrs. Anita Farmer, Mrs. Doris Neelin, Mr. George Souter along with Canon John who assist on an occasional basis.
WE HAVE AN ABUNDANCE OF RICHES!
The decision making body of the local congregation in Anglican polity is Vestry. Our Annual Business Meeting takes place in late February. The people elect churchwardens' to represent them throughout the year. Our corporation meets once each month to deal with the business of the parish.
Mr. Robert Walker is the Rector's Warden and Mrs. Ann Copeland is the Peoples' Warden.
Mr. Spencer Thompson and Mr. Randy Lyons are Deputy Churchwardens.
Mrs. Dorianne Boeckler is our Parish Treasurer.
INFORMATION POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE
St. Paul's will provide a comfortable place of worship for those who want a traditional or contemporary service. (see WORSHIP SERVICES for further information)
We want our members to be committed, clear and confident in the promises of Christian faith. We have educational programs for young and old alike. (see ADULT EDUCATION AND CHILDREN for further information)
We seek to be a warm and inclusive community where a high priority is placed on developing and growing relationships. Whatever your interest, you'll find something at St. Paul's to satisfy your needs. (see PARISH LIFE or UPCOMING EVENTS for further information)
The people of God care for each other and seek to transform the world around them. (see CARING for further information)
