Our Worship Services are held at 10:30 am on Sundays. Children join their parents for the first part of the service then go downstairs for Sunday School programming. The service is followed by a time of fellowship with coffee, tea, and punch hosted by members of the congregation.

The Sacrament of Baptism a rite of washing with water as a sign of religious purification and consecration is held on several regular occasions during the year including Mother's Day and Father's Day. A Baptism preparation class is held during the week prior to the service.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated at our 10:30am worship service monthly. In addition, we have special Communion Services on occasions such as Maundy Thursday and Christmas Eve.

A Christian rite admitting a baptized person to full membership in a church. Confirmation sessions are planned for the youth of the congregation in preparation for confirmation.

Our Sanctuary is available for wedding rentals. An all-inclusive fee of $1,500.00 covers the use of the Sanctuary for rehearsal and wedding, the Minister, the Music Director, and the Wedding Coordinator. A $250.00 deposit is required to reserve the Sanctuary for your wedding, with $200.00 returned if you notify us of a change in plans at least ninety days in advance.

New member's our current members of the United Church of Canada transferring from a differenct congregation can participate in a New Member's Class orientation and statement of faith.

Our place of worship and our ministry staff team are available to you when it becomes time to celebrate the life of a loved one that has ended.

Rev. John G. Smith came to Leaside United in 2007. His primary roles are preaching, pastoral care and administration, among other things. John (we call him Rev. John because there are so many John's at Leaside) has been a minister in the United Church since 1984, when he graduated from Queen's after completing degrees in theology and music. He loves to read and enjoys preaching from a "progressive" standpoint. He also loves to travel, play music, and spend time with family and friends. When not at the church, John is currently finishing a program in financial and retirement planning, writing a book, and renovating his kitchen. Married to Joan, a hospital chaplain, they have two great kids in their 20's, and a very black cat named Midnight.