List of United Church of Canada churches in Toronto

This is a list of United Church of Canada churches in Toronto, Ontario. In its early history, the city was an overwhelmingly Protestant community, and was a centre of Methodism. The Presbyterian Church also had a very strong presence. When the two denominations merged, Toronto was at the forefront of the formation of what became the United Church. Although there were once over one hundred and fifty congregations in the city of Toronto, today there are seventy active United Church congregations.

The Toronto Conference is one of the 13 conferences that the United Church is divided into. This conference covers much of south central Ontario, including all of the city of Toronto as well as the surrounding counties. The city itself is divided into two presbyteries:

Active congregations

Congregation Location Year Founded Notes Image
Alderwood United Church Alderwood 1955
Asbury & West United Church Lawrence Manor 1947 Formed by the merger of Asbury Methodist Church (1812) and West Presbyterian Church (1860; which had become a United Church in 1925). Both congregations were originally located in the downtown core.
Bathurst Street United Church Harbord Village 1860 Congregation currently meets at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church. Founded as Bathurst Street Wesleyan Methodist Church, former church building now the Randolph Theatre.
Beach United Church The Beaches 2007 Formed from the merger of Bellefair United Church and Kew Beach United Church; now meeting in former Kew Beach building.
Birchcliff Bluffs United Church Birchcliff 2004 Founded in 1919 as Birchcliff Congregationalist; new church formed from merger with Birchcliff United Church.
Bloor Street United Church The Annex 1887 Founded as a Presbyterian church, joined the United Church in 1924. Although the congregation is active, the church building was partially demolished and undergoing redevelopment as of 2025.
Central United Church Weston 1821 Founded as a Methodist church, joined the United Church of Canada in 1925.
Chapel in the Park United Church Thorncliffe Park 2022 Formed from the merger of Don Mills United Church and Thorncliffe Park United Church.
College Street United Church Palmerston-Little Italy 1874 Founded as College Street Presbyterian Church, joined the United Church in 1925. In 1990 much of the original church building was demolished and is now a condominium building, with space for the congregation.
Cummer Avenue United Church Newtonbrook 2013 Formed from the merger of Northminster United and Newtonbrook United. Bayview United Church merged into it in 2023.
Davenport Perth United Church Carleton Village 1818 Originally Davenport Road Methodist Church, then Olde Davenport United Church, merged with Perth United in 1970.
Deer Park United Church Deer Park 1881 Founded as a Presbyterian church, joined the United Church in 1925. Due to structural issues with its original church building, since 2010 the congregation has met at Calvin Presbyterian Church.
Dentonia Park United Church The Danforth 1924 Since 2012 the congregation has met at Hope United Church.
Deutsche Evangeliums United Church Davisville 1957 Principally serves the German speaking community. Congregation meets at Glebe Road United Church.
Donway Covenant United Church Don Mills 1954 In 1992 Covenant United Church-Oriole merged into it.
Downsview United Church Downsview 1844 Founded originally as a Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925. Built in 1870, and is a Toronto Heritage Property.[1]
East End United Church The Danforth 2018 Formed from the merger of Glen Rhodes United Church, Cosburn United Church, and Eastminster United Church.
Eglinton St. George's United Church Lytton Park 1890 Originally founded as a Presbyterian church, joined the United Church in 1925.
Fairbank United Church Glen Park 1844 Originally founded as a Methodist church. St. Cuthbert's United Church merged into it in 2001.
Fairlawn Avenue United Church Bedford Park 1915 Originally founded as Fairlawn Methodist. Several other congregations have merged into Fairlawn (Armour Heights in 1989 and St. James-Bond in 2005)
Forest Hill United Church Forest Hill 1940
Ghana Calvary Methodist United Church Downsview 2011 Congregation is of the Methodist Church Ghana, but remains affiliated with the United Church of Canada. Church building was formerly the Beverley Hills United Church.
Glebe Road United Church Davisville 1925 Church also hosts the Deutsche Evangeliums United Church congregation and Grace Toronto Japanese Church (Presbyterian Church USA).
Glen Ayr United Church Bendale 1960
Hope United Church The Danforth 1880 Originally founded as Hope Methodist, joined the United Church in 1925.
Humber Valley United Church Humber Valley 1952
Humbercrest United Church Baby Point 1912 Originally founded as a Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925.
Humbervale United Church Etobicoke 1893 Originally founded as a Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925.
Hungarian United Church Corso Italia 1924 Principally serves the Hungarian community.
Islington United Church Islington 1843 Originally founded as a Methodist church, with the original building being on Dundas Street West. Congregation moved to Burnhamthope Road in the 1950s.
Jane-Finch Community Ministry Jane and Finch 1982
Jubilee United Church Don Mills 1835 Originally founded as York Mills Presbyterian. Since its founding several congregations have merged into it.
Kimbourne Park United Church The Danforth 1913 Originally founded as Greenwood Avenue Presbyterian Church. Church moved to current location in the 1930s
Kingston Road United Church The Beaches 1927 Founded as a United Church through the merger of several Presbyterian and Methodist missions in North Beaches.
Kingsway-Lambton United Church The Kingsway 1845 Originally founded as Lambton Mills Methodist, joining the United Church in 1925. It was originally located at Lambton Mills on Dundas Street, moving to The Kingsway in 1936.
Knob Hill United Church Bendale 1955
Knox United Church Scarborough 1844 Originally founded through York Mills Presbyterian Church, it joined the United Church in 1925.
Lansing United Church Lansing 1918 Originally founded as a Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925.
Lawrence Park Community Church Lawrence Park 1950
Leaside United Church Leaside 1930
Manor Road United Church Davisville 1925
Martin Grove United Church Rexdale 1994 Formed from the merger of West Humber United Church and Rexdale United.
Metropolitan United Church Garden District 1818 One of the largest and most prominent churches in the United Church of Canada, once known as the "Cathedral of Methodism." Originally founded as Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925.
North Runnymede United Church Rockcliffe–Smythe 1913 Originally founded as Scarlett Plains Methodist Church.
Northlea United Church Leaside 1955
Onnuri Korean United Church Bedford Park Congregation meets in the former Armour Heights United Church building.
Parkdale United Church Parkdale 1876 Originally founded as Parkdale Methodist Church. Original church building was demolished in 1980 and is now occupied by an apartment building.
Parkwoods United Church Don Mills 1960
Regent Park United Church Regent Park 1940s Original church building demolished in the 2000s.
Richview United Church Centennial Park 1829 Originally founded as Richview Methodist Church. Original building demolished during the construction of the 427-401-Richview Expressway complex; congregation moved into new subdivision; cemetery remains in highway median.
Roncesvalles United Church Roncesvalles 1969 Formed from the merger of Emmanuel United Church and Howard Park United Church. Congregation was originally known as Emmanuel-Howard Park United, but renamed to Roncesvalles United Church in 2016.
Royal York Road United Church Etobicoke 1889 Founded originally as Tomlinson Methodist Church.
Rosedale United Church Rosedale 1868 Originally founded as Northern Congregational Church. Moved to Rosedale in 1914, was renamed Rosedale Union Church 1922. Joined the United Church in 1925.
Runnymede United Church Bloor West Village 1925 Originally founded by Presbyterians from Victoria Presbyterian Church.
Scarborough Bluffs United Church Scarborough Bluffs 2004 Formed from the merger of Washington United Church and Cliffcrest United Church.
St. Andrew's United Church Church and Wellesley 1830 Originally founded as a parish of the Church of Scotland, split from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in 1925 at the founding of the United Church of Canada, absorbing several Presbyterian and Methodist congregations in the process.
St. James United Church Etobicoke 1951
St. Luke's United Church Cabbagetown 1959 Formed by the merger of Carlton Street United Church and Sherbourne Street United Church. Congregation meets in the former Sherbourne Street United building.
St. Mark's United Church Woburn 1965 Original building destroyed by fire in 1970s, later rebuilt.
St. Matthew's United Church Humewood-Cedarvale 1966 Formed from the merger of St. Columba United Church and St. Clair United Church. Several other congregations have been absorbed since.
St. Paul's United Church Scarborough Cliffside 1920 Originally founded as Scarborough Bluffs Presbyterian Church.
St. Paul's Lakeshore United Church Long Branch 1924
Timothy Eaton Memorial United Church Forest Hill 1914 Originally founded as Timothy Eaton Memorial Methodist Church.
Toronto Chinese United Church L'Amoreaux 1918 Originally founded as a Methodist church on Chestnut Street in Chinatown. Moved to present Scarborough location by 1988.
Trinity-St. Paul's United Church The Annex 1889 Originally founded as Trinity Methodist Church, and then Trinity United Church in 1925. St. Paul's-Avenue Road United Church merged into it in 1980.
Wesley Mimico United Church Mimico 1925 Formed from the merger of Wesley Methodist Church and Mimico Presbyterian Church.
West Hill United Church West Hill 1947
Westway United Church Etobicoke 1957
Wexford Heights United Church Wexford 1842 Originally founded as Zion Methodist Church, Wexford. Joined Presbyterian Church in 1888 following dissatisfaction with Methodist union and closing of congregation. Joined United Church in 1925.
Willowdale United Church Willowdale 1815 Founded as Willowdale Methodist Church. Originally at Yonge and Church, but moved to Willowdale when Yonge widened in 1953. Presently principally serves the Korean community.

Former churches

Congregation Location Dates Notes Image
Alhambra Avenue United Church Roncesvalles 1909-1970 Merged to form High Park-Alhambra United Church. Originally founded as Alhambra Avenue Presbyterian Church, joined the United Church in 1925. Former church building now a Lithuanian cultural centre.
Armour Heights United Church Ledbury Park 1947-1989 Merged into Fairlawn Heights United Church. Former building now Onnuri Korean United Church.
Avenue Road United Church Summerhill 1899–1930 Merged with St. Paul's-Avenue Road United Church, the building became an evangelical church in 1941, with Charles Templeton as pastor, and has been the Toronto Hare Krishna Temple since 1976.
Bayview United Church York Mills 2014-2023 Merged with Cummer Avenue United Church. Formed from the merger of Centennial-Japanese and Oriole-York Mills United Church. Former church now Christ Embassy Church.
Bellefair United Church The Beaches 1907-2007 Merged with Kew Beach United Church, building now integrated into a shopping centre and condominium.
Bedford Park United Church Bedford Park 1922-2013 Closed. Founded as Bedford Park Presbyterian Church, joined with the United Church in 1925. Former church location now home to Ranleigh Park.
Berkeley Street United Church Moss Park 1871–1955 Merged with Regent Park United Church. Founded as Berkeley Street Wesleyan Methodist Church. Former church building is now an event venue.
Beverley Hills United Church Downsview 1954-2011 Closed and re-established as the Ghana Calvary Methodist United Church.
Birchcliff United Church Birchcliff 1951-2003 Merged into Birchcliff Bluffs United Church. Founded in 1925 as Birchcliff Union Congregational Church, joined the United Church in 1951.
Bloordale United Church Etobicoke 1958-2024 Merged into Islington United Church.
Carlton Street United Church Garden District 1832–1959 Merged to form St. Luke's United Church. Founded as a Methodist church, originally located on Bay Street and then Alice Street before moving to Carlton Street.
Centennial Methodist United Church Dufferin Grove 1891-1986 Merged to form Centennial-Japanese United Church. Founded as Dovercourt Methodist Church, later renamed to Centennial Methodist Church. Joined the United Church in 1925. Former church building now condominiums.
Centennial-Japanese United Church York Mills 1986-2014 Merged with Oriole-York Mills United Church to form Bayview United Church. Originally formed from the merger of Centennial Methodist United Church and Toronto Japanese Church.
Centennial-Rouge United Church West Hill 1919-2011 Closed. Originally Centennial United Church, Scarborough. Rouge Hill United Church, Pickering merged into it in 1971.
Chalmers United Church Mount Dennis 1913-1960 Merged to form Mount Dennis United Church. Originally founded as Mount Dennis Presbyterian Church, the building of which was used by the succeeding congregation.
Church of the Master United Church Woburn 1958-2017 Closed.
Cliffcrest United Church Scarborough 1948-2004 Merged to form Scarborough Bluffs United Church.
Clinton Street United Church Little Italy 1896–1928 Merged with West United Church in 1928, which later became Asbury & West United Church. Former building later the home of Dewi Sant Welsh United Church.
Cosburn United Church East York 1933-2018 Merged to form East End United.
Covenant United Church-Oriole Henry Farm ?-1992 Merged to form Donway Covenant United Church.
Dewi Sant Welsh United Church Bedford Park 1907-2022 Merged into Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. Was formerly the only Welsh language congregation in Canada.
Don Mills-Thorncliffe Park United Church East York 1819-2022 Merged to form Chapel in the Park United Church. Founded originally as a Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925.
Dufferin United Church Davenport 1890-1961 Merged into Oakwood United Church. Originally founded as Dufferin Methodist Church.
Eastminster United Church The Danforth 1925-2018 Merged to form East End United. Originally founded as a Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925 as Danforth United. North Broadview United merged with it in 1966 and name was changed to Eastminster United Church. Building now home to East End United Church.
Earlscourt United Church Earlscourt 1905–1969 Merged to form Faith United Church. Originally founded as Boon Avenue Methodist Mission, joined the United Church in 1925.
Eglinton United Church Yonge and Eglinton 1840–1999 Merged into Eglinton St. George's United Church. Originally founded as a Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925.
Elia United Church Elia 1900–1957 Closed. Former building now a Reformed Church.
Elverston United Church Amesbury ?-1971 Merged to form Elverston-Trethewey United Church.
Elverston-Trethewey United Church Amesbury 1971-2001 Closed. Formed from the merger of Elverston Park United Church and Trethewey United Church.
Emery United Church Weston 1960-1970 Merged to form Riverside-Emery United Church.
Emmanuel United Church Roncesvalles 1961-1969 Merged to form Emmanuel-Howard Park United Church.
Epworth United Church Seaton Village 1888-1981 Merged into St. Matthew's United Church. Founded originally as Epworth Methodist Church.
Erskine United Church Roncesvalles 1884–1961 Merged to form Emmanuel United (later Emmanuel-Howard Park United and then Roncesvalles United). Originally founded as Fern Avenue Presbyterian, later called High Park Presbyterian. Joined the United Church in 1925.
Faith United Church Earlscourt 1969–1992 Closed and merged into St. Matthew's United Church. Originally formed by the merger of Earlscourt United and St. David's United. Building sold to Bethlehem United Church of Christ (Apostolic), which was later demolished 1995.
Forest Grove United Church Willowdale 1959-2024 Merged into Jubilee United Church.
Gerrard Street United Church Cabbagetown 1880–1939 Merged with St. Enoch's United Church. Founded originally as a Methodist church. Former building now a Serbian Orthodox Church.
Glenmount United Church Upper Beaches 1909-1984 Merged to form Glen Rhodes. Originally a Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925.
Glen Rhodes United Church Leslieville 1984-2018 Merged to form East End United. Originally formed from a merger of Rhodes Avenue United Church and Glenmount United Church.
Grace-Carmen United Church Little Portugal ?-1983 Merged to form Wesley-Grace-Carmen United Church. Former church building now home to Toronto Bethel Community Church.
High Park-Alhambra United Church High Park North 1970-1996 Formed from the merger of High Park Avenue United Church and Alhambra Avenue United Church.
High Park Avenue United Church High Park North 1925-1970 Merged to form High Park-Alhambra United Church. Originally founded as High Park Avenue Methodist Church.
High Park Korean United Church High Park North 1996-2011 Closed. Building was former home of High Park-Alhambra United Church.
Howard Park United Church Roncesvalles 1908-1969 Merged with Emmanuel United to form Emmanuel-Howard Park United (now Roncesvalles United). Originally founded as Howard Park Methodist.
Iondale Heights United Church Ionview 1954-2013 Closed.
Kew Beach United Church The Beaches 1890–2007 Merged into Beach United Church. Originally founded as Kew Beach Presbyterian, joining the United Church in 1925. Former building is now home to Beach United Church.
Malvern Emmanuel United Church Malvern 1864-1969;

1973-2020

Closed. Originally founded as a Methodist church, the first church to serve the village of Malvern. Joined the United Church in 1925. Congregation disbanded in 1969, but in 1973 the congregation reorganized, but later disbanded again in 2020.
Mount Dennis United Church Mount Dennis 1960-2011 Closed. Originally formed from the merger of Chalmers United Church and Pearen Memorial United Church. After its formation several other congregations had merged into it including Harwood Presbyterian; St. Luke's United York Township; and Prospect Park United. Former building now Iglesia ni Cristo.
Newtonbrook United Church Willowdale 1850s-2012 Merged to form Cummer Avenue United Church. Originally founded as a Methodist church, joined the United Church in 1925.
North Broadview United Church Riverdale 1889-1966 Merged to form Eastminster United Church. Founded as Chester Presbyterian Church.
North Riverdale United Church Riverdale 1925–1929 Met in Harcourt Hall, as minority from Riverdale Presbyterian (including Minister) who supported 1925 Union. Not being able to acquire building, joined with North Broadview, Danforth, Donlands, Riverdale, and other congregations.
Northminster United Church Willowdale 1956-2013 Merged to form Cummer Avenue United Church. Originally located near Finch and Bathurst.
North Parkdale United Roncesvalles 1889–1961 Merged with Erskine United to form Emmanuel United, (later Emmanuel-Howard Park United and then Roncesvalles United).
Oakwood United Church Humewood-Cedarvale ?-1986 Merged into St. Matthew's United Church. Former building now home to New Dawn Moravian Church.
Oriole-York Mills United Church York Mills 1840s-2014 Merged with Centennial-Japanese United Church to form Bayview United Church. Originally founded as a Methodist church.
Pearen Memorial United Church Mount Dennis 1903-1960 Merged to form Mount Dennis United Church. Originally founded as Mount Dennis Methodist Church.
Perth United Church Junction Triangle 1889-1970 Merged to form Davenport-Perth United Church. Founded originally as Ernest Avenue Methodist Church. Original building later a Seventh-Day Adventist church.
Presteign Woodbine United Church Parkview Hills 1918-2015 Merged into Leaside United Church. Originally founded as Gledhill (later Woodbine) Methodist Church.
Prospect Park United Earlscourt ?-1970 Merged to into Mount Dennis United Church.
Queensway United Church Etobicoke 1923-1970 Merged into Royal York Road United Church. Originally founded as Etobicoke Methodist Church. Former building is now The Little Campus School.
Rexdale United Church Rexdale 1956-1994 Merged to form Martin Grove United Church.
Rhodes Avenue United Church Leslieville 1906-1984 Merged with Glenmount United to form Glen Rhodes United Church. Originally a Presbyterian church, joined the United Church in 1925.
Riverdale United Church Riverdale 1862-2010 Closed. Originally founded as Riverdale Methodist Church. Original church building was demolished in 2018.
Riverside United Church Weston 1938-1960 Merged to form Riverside-Emery United Church.
Riverside-Emery United Church Weston 1970-2014 Closed. Originally formed from the merger of Emery United Church and Riverside United Church.
Sherbourne Street United Church Cabbagetown 1872–1959 Merged to form St. Luke's United Church. Founded originally as Sherbourne Street Methodist Church. Former church building home to St. Luke's United Church.
Silverthorn United Church Silverthorn 1914–1995 Merged into Mount Dennis United Church. Founded originally as Silverthorn Methodist Church.
Simpson Avenue United Church Leslieville 1889–1991 Merged with Glen Rhodes United Church. Founded as a Methodist church. Former church building now home to Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto
St. Clair United Church Humewood-Cedarvale 1878-1966 Merged to form St. Matthew's United Church. Originally founded as Zion Methodist Church, and then St. Clair United Church. Former building now home to successor congregation.
St. Columba United Church Humewood-Cedarvale 1890-1966 Merged to form St. Matthew's United Church. Originally founded as St. Columba Presbyterian Church. Former building now home to St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church.
St. Cuthbert United Church Fairbank 1925-2001 Closed and merged into Fairbank United Church. Former building now a British Methodist Episcopal Church.
St. David's United Church Earlscourt 1906–1969 Merged with Earlscourt United to form Faith United. Originally founded as Westminster (late St. David's) Presbyterian church, joined the United Church in 1925. Former church building later acquired by Seventh Day Adventist congregation.
St. Enoch's United Church Cabbagetown 1885–1970 Closed. Originally founded as St. Enoch's Presbyterian Church. Former church building is now the Winchester Street Theatre.
St. James-Bond Church North Toronto 1928–2005 Merged into Fairlawn Avenue United Church. Originally founded by two downtown congregations (Bond Congregationalist (1830s) and St. James Square United Presbyterian (1853)). Former church building demolished in 2007.
St. John's United Church Agincourt 1955-2010 Closed.
St. Luke's United Yorktownship Silverthorn ?-1943 Merged to into Silverthorn United Church. Originally founded as a Presbyterian church.
St. Luke's United Church, Etobicoke Etobicoke 1955–2010 Closed.
St. Paul's-Avenue Road United Church Yorkville 1877–1980 Merged to form Trinity-St. Paul's United Church. Former church building destroyed by fire in 1995.
Thorncliffe Park United Church Thorncliffe Park 1962-2022 Merged to form Chapel in the Park United Church. Former church building used by the successor congregation.
Toronto Japanese Church Downtown 1946-1986 Merged with Centennial Methodist United Church to form Centennial-Japanese United Church.
Trethewey Park United Church Amesbury 1926-1971 Merged to form Elverston-Trethewey United Church.
Victoria Park United Church Clairlea 1917-2018 Closed. Originally founded as Dawes Road Methodist Church. Relocated in 1949 from East York to Scarborough.
Wanstead United Church Oakridge 1923-2012 Merged with St. Paul's United Church Scarborough. Originally founded as Warden Park Presbyterian Mission.
Washington United Church Scarborough Bluffs 1803-2004 Merged to form Scarborough Bluffs United Church. Founded originally as Scarborough Methodist Church. Former building now home to the succeeding congregation. Church cemetery located near Scarborough Golf Club.
Wesley United Church Trinity-Bellwoods 1876–1983 Merged to with Grace-Carmen United Church form Wesley-Grace-Carmen United Church. Originally founded as Wesley Methodist Church.
Wesley-Grace-Carmen United Church Trinity-Bellwoods 1983–1988 Merged with Westmoreland United Church to form Westennial United Church.
West Ellesmere United Church Maryvale 1956-2018 Closed. Major split in 1980 led to Good Shepherd Community Church in L'Amoreaux Community.
West United Church Alexandra Park 1860-1947. Merged to form Asbury & West United Church. Founded as West Presbyterian Church, first church building now St. Stanislaus Kostka Roman Catholic Church.
West Humber United Church Etobicoke ?-1994 Merged to form Martin Grove United Church.
Westennial United Church Trinity-Bellwoods 1988–1997 Closed. Originally formed by the merger of Wesley-Grace-Carmen and Westmoreland United. Former church building is now West Neighbourhood House.
Westminster-Central United Church Yorkville 1925–1950 Merged into St. Andrew's United Church. Originally formed in 1925 by merger of Westminster Presbyterian and Central Methodist.
Westminster United Church Weston 1847-2013 Closed. Founded originally as Weston Presbyterian (Free Church). Moved into new building near Weston and Lawrence; Old Church split in 1914. Constructed new building east of Railway in 1950s.
Westmoreland United Church Dovercourt 1884–1988 Merged with Wesley-Grace-Carmen to form Westennial United Church.
Wilmar Heights United Church Wexford 1957–2002 Closed and merged into Wexford Heights United Church.
Wilson Heights United Church Clanton Park 1952-1968 Merged into Armour Heights United Church.
Windermere United Church Swansea 1911-2023 Merged with Runnymede United Church. Former church building is still owned as a satellite campus of the congregation.
Woodgreen United Church Leslieville 1875–2004 Closed. Originally founded as Woodgreen Tabernacle, joined the United Church in 1925.

See also

References

Toronto Conference - List of Presbyteries

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