Grace 150 | Grace Church

It’s our sesquicentennial! Throughout 2024, Grace Church on-the-Hill is celebrating our 150 years of service – service to the community, service to the church and service to God.

See our celebrations so far:

Commemorative Book

The fascinating story of Grace Church on-the-Hill's first 150 years has finally arrived. It’s a glorious, full colour, 112-page tribute to one of Toronto’s most iconic and esteemed churches that includes:

A retrospective of Grace Church’s illustrious past and present – from 1874 to 2024;
A look into our future and where our church will be in 2034;
Touching and humorous personal memories and anecdotes from members and clergy - past and present;
A delightful homage to Grace’s magnificent Legacy Gifts and the compelling stories behind them;
A photo gallery of church events and celebrations from Grace’s 21st century.

Available now for $55, copies can be ordered by phone or purchased in-person after services at our kiosk in the Narthex. MasterCard, VISA, cash or cheques accepted.

Clergy Homecoming – Rev. Canon Stephen Booth preached on Ascension Day May 12th

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Strawberry Social, June 15
featuring a Grace 150 blend of tea!

Grace 150 Birthday Party | October 4

Grace’s musical talent was showcased at a concert, featuring a reading by John Irving. A reception followed!

Sunday, October 6, 2024 | Special Mass Service, Commemorative Tree Blessing, and Birthday Cake Reception

We had a special commissioned mass setting composed by Zachary Windus to celebrate our 150th anniversary as a parish. The work commemorates our Music Ministry and pays tribute to this cornerstone of our worship here at Grace. Our intention is that this mass setting can be used regularly on Sunday mornings for generations to come. This program is funded in part by the Douglas Cowling Bursary and the generous donation of Mary-Elizabeth Flynn. The guest preacher at the service was Archbishop Fred Hiltz.

Following the 10:00 a.m. service, the congregation made their way to the Lonsdale front lawn to bless the native Sugar Maple.

What better way to celebrate a birthday than with a birthday cake! Parishioners brought their family’s favourite birthday cake to share with all.