Sunday Services
A Sunday service at Don Heights will typically include music, chalice lighting, meditation, readings, speaker presentation and congregational reflections.
Join us for Sunday services in person or on Zoom at 10:30am.
Check our Bulletin to see the current topics and speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What should I wear? Most of our members dress casually
- What will happen when I arrive at Don Heights? Greeters will help make your visit enjoyable. They wear name tags and can answer questions. You can fill out a peel-off name tag and sign our guest book to receive newsletters.
- What happens during the service? Topics are different each week. A typical Sunday consists of: welcome, announcements, chalice lighting, expressions of joys and concerns, readings, music including hymns, silent meditation and a presentation, after which the speaker engages in dialogue with the congregation. After the service, people socialize over coffee and refreshments.
- What kinds of people attend Don Heights? There is considerable diversity: Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Humanist, Agnostic, Atheist and more. Many members previously attended other churches and didn’t find what they wanted. Some have never before been part of a spiritual community. Acceptance is important to us. We learn from each other and realize that none of us know all the answers. We provide a place to grow spiritually.
- What are the services like? We explore timely topics: social action, peace, personal growth, freedom and justice. Services are provided by visiting ministers, speakers from the community and members of the congregation.
- Will I be welcome if I’m LGBTQ? In 2006, we officially became a Welcoming Congregation.
- What holidays and ceremonies are celebrated? We celebrate many of the great religious holidays, including Easter, summer and winter solstices and Christmas. In addition, we have our own traditions, such as Flower Sunday in June and a water service in September.
- Accessible to people with disabilities? We are located on the ground floor. Our building and washrooms are wheelchair accessible. All elements of the Sunday service and our programs can be enjoyed while remaining seated. We have amplification devices available for people who have hearing difficulties.
- How much does it cost to be a member? There is no set cost. Members make financial contributions within their means. Some members contribute by volunteering their services.
- What if I want to become a member? If you express interest, you will be invited to become a member.
