Advent and Christmas at Yorkminster Park

We have a variety of special services and events over the Advent and Christmas season. Services and events are both IN-PERSON and ONLINE unless indicated otherwise.

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Advent II Sunday, December 10, 11:00 a.m. | To watch click here
White Gift Sunday and Family Christmas Mission
During the service, the children of Yorkminster Park collected items donated to the COTH Food Bank by the congregation.

Advent II Sunday, December 10, 4:30 p.m. | To watch click here
Carols by Candlelight
A Yorkminster Park tradition, Carols by Candlelight was established in 1933 as the first candlelight carol service in Canada. Featuring the Yorkminster Park choir conducted by William Maddox, Organist and Director of Music and Sharon Beckstead, Associate Musician.

Advent III Sunday, December 17, 11:00 a.m. | To watch click here
Family Christmas Sunday Service
Interactive Christmas Story, Scripture reading, and the Family Ministry Band.

Advent III Sunday, December 17, 4:30 p.m. | To watch click here
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Featuring the Yorkminster Park Choir. Following the tradition of King's College, Cambridge.

Advent IV Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24, 11:00 a.m. | To watch click here

Advent IV Christmas Eve Sunday, December 24, 4:00 p.m. | In Person, in the Park
Bethlehem on Yonge
The Christmas Story re-enacted in the park. Carol Singing, Cookies and Hot Chocolate in Cameron Hall. (Dress warmly)

Advent IV Christmas Eve Sunday December 24, 11:00 p.m. | In Person Only
Candlelight Service
Yorkminster Park Choir with narration by R.H. Thomson

Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 11 a.m. | In Person Only
Sacrament of Communion

New Year's Eve Sunday, December 31, 11:00 a.m. | To watch click here

New Year's Eve Sunday, December 31, 11:15 p.m. | In Person Only
Watchnight Service

Worshipping in the new year, our Watchnight service provides the opportunity for Christians to review the year that has passed and prepare for the year ahead by making new commitments.

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