We are a community deeply committed to our Christian faith, seeking to know God better.
We are a community deeply committed to our Christian faith, seeking to know God better.
We openly welcome newcomers to our community and embrace new ideas.
We are faith community who are supportive of one another,
the broader church and the community in which we all belong.
Worship
We value creative and thought-provoking preaching and worship styles which includes a variety in the musical selections shared, both vocal and instrumental. We embrace contemporary and traditional approaches using imaginative and dramatic presentation of scriptures. We encourage active participation of the congregation to become involved in the life of the worship service. As we worship, we are open to questioning and sharing insights on our Christian journey together in conversation and in our various congregational activities.
Mission
The church is called to do the work of Christ in the world as the hands and feet of Jesus today. We provide opportunities for people to encounter God and be transformed by God’s grace. We help people who are suffering and desire to walk alongside them. We care for all of God’s creation and commit to using the earth’s resources wisely. Therefore, we care for all of God’s children and the good creation in which we have inherited.
Stewardship
Everything we have is a gift from God. We are stewards of God’s good creation and our unique gifts and talents. We examine and challenge our attitudes towards money and the way we allocate our time and talents. Therefore, we seek to discover and use the gifts which God has given to us for the good of all we encounter in our journey of life.
Outreach
To foster outreach, we believe it is important to be a truly loving, supportive, inclusive community where all are welcomed and appreciated for who they identify to be. We strive to understand our local neighbourhood, its residents and its needs by reaching out in various ways that touch others personally and where they most desire help.
Learning
As disciples, we desire to learn more about our Christian faith and foster learning for all ages through various activities and worship. Therefore opportunities to broaden our understanding of the faith and the world are pursued by bible study, personal reflection, prayer, community sharing and worship.
Mission Statement
With faith in God, we seek to share the good news of Jesus Christ, pursue justice for all, care for one another, our community and the earth.
We strive to fulfill our mission statement through our interactions with each other in community, through our experiences of prayerful worship, study, service and care of our faith.
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Our Team
Minister - Reverend Angela J. Cluney
Angela hails from Pictou County, Nova Scotia where she grew up in a rural church community that reminded her of God’s enormous love. Angela graduated from St. Francis Xavier University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. In 2004, Angela graduated from Knox College with the Master of Divinity and Master of Religious Education Degrees at the University of Toronto.
Angela’s call to Fallingbrook came in November 2018 and has been a blessing to her. Angela previously served as the Associate Minister of Christian Education at Leaside Presbyterian Church for almost 14 years.
Currently, Angela is the Convener of the Personnel Committee for the Presbytery of Pickering, which is responsible for the pastoral care and support of the clergy and the care and discernment of the ministry candidates. She also serves as the Chair of the Board for The Churches by the Bluffs Food Bank.
Angela’s personal interests include: spending time with her family and friends, cooking, trying out new cuisines and reading.
Organist & Director of Music - Nick Jessome
Born and raised in Kinkora, Prince Edward Island, Nick was raised in the United Church of Canada (Bedeque) where his love for music and the church began.
With the love and encouragement of his church family, and his late Grandmother (also a former Organist) he has provided Music Ministry to United, Presbyterian, and Lutheran denominations since early 2001.
Most recently at Emmanual Lutheran Church (Toronto) and with the wonderful congregation of Westview Presbyterian Church until its closure in 2023.
It is an honour and privilege to be part of the Fallingbrook family and worship team.
He lives in East York with his partner Andrew, and their cat Zoey.
Secretary - Carmen Weatherup
Enthusiastic and dedicated, Carmen knows what is going on at the church and is happy to help you know more about Fallingbrook. She can be reached at the church office at: 416-699-3084 or by emailing her at: fboffice@rogers.com.
Please feel free to leave a message on the answering machine for either Rev. Angela or Carmen.