St. Paul’s Sunday Classic Service

Our Rhythm of Life invites each of us into weekly public worship. We offer various worship services throughout the week, in person and online, and whether you are curious, critical, or committed, you are welcome here at St. Paul’s. Come as you are – wear what you like, and don’t worry if it’s your first time. We welcome newcomers every week and our wonderful team of volunteers will help you in any way you need.

Sunday @ 11:15 am Classic Service This beautiful Anglican service is 75 minutes in length and is a respite from the busy world of contemporary life. Through the timeless traditions of classic worship, relevant, and biblically based preaching, our hearts are prepared for Holy Communion. Our choir, made up of volunteers led by the finest singers in Canada, leads us in classic hymns and the best of the choral tradition. After the service, we invite you to stay, grab a coffee, and make new friends in the heart of our global city. You can view one of our livestreams to get a sense of what you’ll experience.

Music Programs St. Augustine said that “he who sings, prays twice.” Sacred music allows us to worship God in unique ways and we are fortunate at St.Paul’s to have a wide variety of styles of sacred music. Contemporary Music Ministry The Contemporary Worship Team’s desire each week is to direct people’s gaze to the face of Jesus as we speak to each other in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, incorporating the best of recent Christian music as well as re-imagining classic repertoire. We strive to offer fresh and exciting new ways to worship at our 9:30 am service, while combining traditional music-making with modern technology. What a privilege it is to exercise creativity and serve the St. Paul’s community in this way! We rehearse Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 pm, and on Sundays at 8 am before service. There are many ways to join the team, and we are always looking for new members. Our Contemporary Worship Pastor is Valerie Choy Remark. If you’re interested in serving in this exciting ministry, please fill out this Serve form. Serve Classical Music Ministry The Classical Music Ministry offers members, visitors, and passers-by a chance to take a break from the busy pace of life and experience the peace and timeless beauty of worship through the rich repertoire of classical music. The Choir of St. Paul’s Bloor St. is the principal ensemble for the 11:15 am Classic Service, a team of some of Canada’s finest professional singers along with a vibrant group of volunteers. Every week, we offer two anthems, a choral Communion setting, and hymns to the 11 am worship service. Our music selections come from a wide variety of composers from around the world, spanning from hundreds of years ago until today. The classical tradition is alive, well, and celebrated at St. Paul’s! Our classic worship is supported by the landmark Blackstock organ, among the largest and finest instruments in Canada. Find out more about this magnificent Casavant, opus 550 of 1914/1955 here. During major events such as Lessons and Carols, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week, we collaborate with the Contemporary music team and together provide a rich and diverse musical experience for all to joyfully worship God. Our choir rehearses on Thursday evenings, and we are always accepting new volunteers. If God has given you a calling to sing and a passion for music, please contact our Interim Classical Music Director, Robert Busiakiewicz See our fantastic Organist, Ying Quan, play! Serve Click Here For a List of Upcoming Music St. Paul's Choral Academy