I came here for a photography course. I had no idea this place existed. It's located off 119st with…read morea large garden space, parking lot, and garden maze! It's far enough in that it's very quiet and peaceful with a small paved lane that leads you in. This place is so much bigger than it looks. The first thing you see coming in is the church where regular worship takes place. Around the back of the building is where you find the education area. There's an auditorium which was hosting a quilt conference while I was here. There's classrooms lining the halls on two levels. There is also a full cafeteria with home made goodies from local bakers from the church and clubs here. There is lots of options for both carnivore and vegan alike with full kitchen staff. The kitchen is huge! The food was amazing. A home cooked meal with jello and fruit for dessert! We had muffins, cinnamon buns, cookies and cake still warm from the oven delivered to our class for snacks. I great place to hold a retreat, conference or class. It was very busy all weekend with lots going on. The place is well cared for and maintained with lots of flowers everywhere. There's a library also that seems focused more on religious reading material.

A very warm and inclusive spiritual community that is quite open-ended in how it defines…read morespirituality. This isn't a Christian congregation in the traditional sense, although there is an affiliation with the United Church of Canada. Like many United Churches, there is quite a bit of an older crowd, but some younger folks too. Lots of activities and areas in which to get involved. Come as you are.

SSUC is a place where you are welcomed. Folks genuinely want to get to know you and encourage you…read moreto participate in this community. It is a very relaxed atmosphere - no dress code! I find the ideas/themes discussed each Sunday are always interesting, often thought provoking, and always relevant to my life.