One Community, Many Paths
We are many different people, many different families, many different beliefs, ages and backgrounds together in one spiritual community.
Connected, creative, compassionate, committed, courageous and curious. Join us!
Your Spiritual Home in the Heart of Riverdale
Neighbourhood is a vibrant and growing liberal faith community in east Toronto. Our mission is to empower spiritual growth and shared action for the care of our world. Our members hold many different beliefs. Neighbourhood is where we meet to explore them together, challenge ourselves, and learn from each other.
Bring your whole self, questions, mind and heart!
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
TO EMPOWER SPIRITUAL GROWTH AND SHARED ACTION FOR THE CARE OF OUR WORLD.
We Believe in
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person.
- Justice, equity and compassion in human relations.
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement of spiritual growth in our congregation.
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
- The right of conscience and use of democratic process within our congregation and within society.
- The goal of the world community with peace, liberty and justice for all.
- Respect for the interdependent web of existence of which we are a part.
- Individual and communal action that accountably dismantles racism and systemic barriers to full inclusion in ourselves and our institutions.
“I found a welcoming and caring community of fellow parents and wise elders–the village it takes to raise a child.”
Laura Thomas
A Home For Your Spirit
For us, membership means being part of a community where we practice spirituality, learn new skills, compassion and care for our world. We offer a spiritual curriculum, learning through groups, community participation, friendship, social connections and leadership opportunities. We will never pressure anyone to join. We encourage people to take all the time they need before they decide. We encourage you to attend our services, allow your children to participate in our youth programs and consider how well Unitarian Universalism fits your personal beliefs.
Join our welcoming community!
Community Events & Fundraising
Fun fundraising events, such as our yearly Silent Auction and Concert Series, play a big role while sharing with the wider community.
We are very grateful for the ongoing generosity of our members and friends who make financial contributions to support our programs and operations. There are multiple ways to donate and get involved at Neighbourhood.
Thank you for your support for Neighbourhood’s services, programs, and for our work in the wider world.
Your spirituality, your way
Small groups at Neighbourhood seek to help participants learn to act and work in a group, as well as deepen our spiritual friendship. Weekly meditation and our Spirit Choir are regular small groups. But we’ve also held small groups around managing conflict, book study, yoga, prayer, creativity and spirituality and other topics of interests to members. You can make your Neighbourhood experience what you want it to be!
Join us and share in a safe environment!