Trinity Streetsville

The first hero in Hebrews 11 is a bit of a mystery—Abel. The Bible doesn’t record a single word he said, yet we’re told, “By faith Abel still speaks” (Hebrews 11:4). What is his life saying to us today? Why does his faith echo through history?

Join us as we uncover the timeless message of Abel’s faith and continue our series, Heroes of Faith.

What does faith look like in the lives of young adults today? On this week's episode of Trinity Talks we sit down with Jordan and Jesse to talk about their faith journeys so far and what difference church and Christ have made in their lives. We talk about hearing about Jesus as a kid, growing up in families of faith, how faith influences our relationships and decisions, leaning on God in times of difficulty and waiting and some of the heroes of faith in our own lives and in Scripture. Tune in to be encouraged by these personal stories and reminded of the value of community for building our faith.

Just like building physical muscles, faith needs to be stretched, exercised, and put to work to grow stronger. In other words - use it or lose it! But what is faith? And how do we grow it? In this first message of our 'Heroes of Faith' series, we'll explore what faith is (and isn't) using Hebrews 11:1-3 as our guide. Ready to flex your faith?

2024 was a jam-packed year of ups and downs, trying new things and taking comfort in familiar traditions, overcoming challenges and growing together. Join Kylah and Rob as we wrap up 2024 at Trinity Church Streetsville by reminding ourselves of where we’ve been and get a sneak peek of where we’re headed in January 2025. We address questions such as what’s the value of being part of the global Anglican communion? What is the Bible and how do we read it? What’s the role of comedy and drama in the church? How do churches manage seasons of transition and trying new things? And how are we extending hospitality to our community?

0:00 Introduction

0:40 January: Week of Prayer

4:24 February: Visit from the Bishop and Being Anglican

10:21 Good Friday and Easter

15:00 Learning to Read the Bible

22:00 Trinity Bakes: Arts and Comedy in Church

28:18 Camp Trinity: Investing in Families and Young Leaders

33:54 September: Dealing with Change

40:08 Trunk or Treat: Opening the Church to Community

42:50 Gather and Grow: Faithful Giving

45:50 Looking Forward to 2025

Talking about death at Christmas might feel out of place—after all, Christmas is a celebration of birth, not death. Yet, as Ebenezer Scrooge discovers, Christmas can be the perfect time for a funeral. While every one of us will face a natural death, Christmas offers a different invitation: to die to our old selves and begin living for others.

Economic challenges have hit us all, but it’s especially hard for those who’ve lost jobs and homes and have nowhere to turn. The Open Door offers a space for everyone to come and find what they need - whether it’s clothing, food, comfort, friendship or just a listening ear. The Open Door operates in Mississauga’s Square One Mall and serves hundreds of clients each week. Join us as Lynn Culham (Executive Director) and Krista Fakaua (Assistant Executive Director) take us on a tour of The Open Door and share about the impact of their ministry and the ways that we can all support others in hard times. We talk about food insecurity, poverty, health challenges, prayer and the importance of supportive relationships that bring comfort and healing in the most challenging moments of our lives.

Safe places and safe people are things that all of us need, no matter how old. The Dam provides those places and people for youth in Mississauga. Starting as an upstream response to homeless youth living in Toronto, The Dam offers drop-in programs, meals, mentorship opportunities and much more to youth living in the Meadowvale and Cooksville areas. Join us as Ken Dryfhout, Program Director, takes us on a tour of The Dam in Meadowvale. We discuss the joys and challenges of working with vulnerable youth, food insecurity, homelessness, and how we can all support youth to find their inner spark despite the trauma and struggles they have faced.

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You’ve probably heard the saying, ‘There’s no time like the present.’ And it’s true. While we often get stuck dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, the present is where life actually happens. Every word of love spoken, every meal shared, every song enjoyed—all of it happens in the ‘now.’ The past and future are simply collections of moments we’ve lived or have yet to live.

This Sunday, as we continue our series The Ghost of Christmas, we’ll explore how to truly live in the present and encounter God in the moment.

Christmas in the sand instead of in the snow. A sunrise Christmas Day service. Nativity with live animals. Christmas markets and candy canes. Christmas looks different for each of us, especially if we are coming from different cultural backgrounds or have lived in different countries. This week we talk about what Christmas has looked like for two members of the church who have lived in places such as India, South Africa and United Arab Emirates. Get in the Christmas spirit with us by hearing about others' Christmas experiences and then share yours in the comments.

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Have you ever seen a ghost or stepped into a spooky house? Even if you haven’t, all of us know what it’s like to be haunted—especially during the holidays. Not by literal ghosts, but by memories. But do our memories help us move forward, or they hold us back?

This Sunday, join us as we continue our series, Ghosts of Christmas, and journey with Scrooge into the depths of his own past. Together, we’ll explore how God can use our memories—not to harm us, but heal us.