Your First Visit to St. Paul’s

Visiting St. Paul’s for the first time?

Our Sunday Worship Service is at 10:15 a.m. Our parking lot is large, but if it is full, feel free to park on Sybella Drive or at the YMCA next door.

There are two entrances from Rebecca Street. The west door (the door facing Rebecca St.) has a ramp at the entrance. The door on the west side, opens to our lift, with a bell for those needing this service.  Our east door, or garden entrance, leads to the sanctuary via stairs, or continue a few feet further south to enter through our Watt Hall (gymnasium) entrance. The door off Rebecca Street is the most accessible for worship as it goes right into our sanctuary, with no stairs.

Is the church on a bus route?

Yes. Oakville Transit route #14 stops outside the YMCA, which is next door to our church.

How many people will be there?

About 100, except in summer (and we won't ask you to stand up and introduce yourself!).

What should I wear?

Come dressed comfortably. Some of our members still wear suits and dresses, but many are casual and jeans are acceptable. You - not your clothes - are important to us.

Once inside, what happens?

Look for our greeters or ushers, stationed inside the church doors. They will happily direct you to the sanctuary for worship or to the nursery for your little ones, 0-2 years old. The nursery is optional.  We have trained child care workers on staff in the nursery room.

We have two choirs that do a wonderful job of leading us in song and praising God with their music, an adult choir and a children's choir.

Our music director and the congregation are blessed with a keyboard and a grand piano made by Steinway. We also have many musicians in the congregation that share their talents.

Children are always welcome to be in worship with their families. Alternatively, after our first hymn, we have programming for children age 3 to grade 6. Grade 7 and up are in worship with alternate programming (discussion groups or field trips) happening through the year.

Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month.  You are welcome to join us, regardless of age religious affiliation, or non-religious affiliation. The table is open to all.

An offering is received during the service that helps towards the expenses and mission of our church.  You are invited to give as you are able, but are not obligated to give. However, we do appreciate donations, and a tax receipt will be provided if you provide your name and address.

There are headphones for the hearing impaired, large print bulletins, cushions on every other pew, back supports for those who need them, and activity packets for children who remain through the service .  If you need anything, please ask a greeter or usher. There are several areas both at the back and front, for those who use wheel chairs, walkers, or strollers.

Expect the service to run about an hour, and after worship, the minister greets people as they leave. All are welcome to join us for coffee time in Watt Hall (large Gym) after the service (lemonade on the lawn on nice days in the summer). Just follow the crowd.

For more information about the service, please check out our bulletins or talk to one of our greeters.  You can also call the office, Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm and on Friday.

Location

We are located at 454 Rebecca Street, between Dorval and Fourth Line, just west of the YMCA. Rebecca Street runs parallel to the QEW, and it is the first main artery north of Lakeshore Road and the lake.