Rentals & Events
Our building space is available for a variety of needs. If you are interested in using the space, whether it is for a single event or a place to meet regularly please reach out for more information.
Baptism is the process of initiation into the Christian community and way of life. Because of its importance in the life of the Christian community and of the Christian believer, baptism is celebrated on major feasts of the Christian year:
- the Baptism of the Lord (the Sunday after January 6)
- Easter; the Day of Pentecost (fifty days after Easter)
- the Sunday after August 6
- the Sunday after September 14
- the Feast of All Saints (Sunday after November 1)
In order to give adequate time for preparation, we ask for at least three months’ notice for any baptism.
Funerals are celebrated in the church, and whenever possible in the presence of the body of the deceased. The church is generally available on short notice for funerals, which can be held on any day of the week except Sunday. The church service is one event in a series of rituals which often extend over several days, and the ministry of the church is available to families during the illness preceding death, at the time of death, and in the days and weeks following death.
If you wish to organize a funeral or memorial service at St. Thomas, please contact the parish office.
Weddings are celebrated in the church, using the forms of service provided by the Anglican Church of Canada, and in accordance with the church’s rule on marriage (Canon 21). Sixty days’ notice is required, and at least one of the parties to the proposed marriage must be baptized. Couples seeking to be married in the Anglican Church receive instruction in the Christian understanding of marriage and in the meaning of the vows which they are preparing to make.
We have several types of spaces within our newly renovated building available for rent. Rooms are available separately or together with other spaces. Our building is fully wheelchair accessible, with an elevator to all three floors and to accessible washrooms. There is free street parking and multiple buses (49, R & 29) stopping within a block of the church.
If you are interested in renting, please contact our office for availability and pricing.
The sanctuary is a beautiful space to host special ceremonies, concert or other gatherings. The space includes a full sound system and an organ and grand piano. The sanctuary seats up to 140 people with pew seating.
The newly renovated Lower Hall holds 100 people with theatre seating or 75 seated with tables and chairs. The kitchen and bathrooms are located on the same level and the hall has separate entrances to East 41st Avenue and St. Margarets Street. Tables and chairs are available for use in this space.
Our new commercial grade kitchen is located off the lower hall, and is fully equipped for catering and food preparation.
There are two large islands; appliances include a gas stove, oven, large fridge, microwave, freezer and dishwasher.
This multi-purpose hall holds 100 people with theatre seating in the main auditorium, with a stage for entertainment and a separate entrance off East 41st Street. Downstairs washrooms can be accessed by stairs or elevator. Tables and chairs are available for use in this space.
This small room is connected to the upper hall and is perfect for small groups ( up to eight people). There are a couch, chairs and a piano. This room is usually included in the rental of the Upper Hall.
