Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church

About Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church

Elmwood Avenue Presbyterian Church is a Christian place of worship located on Elmwood Avenue East in the Wortley Village neighbourhood of London. It serves as a community space for people seeking a sense of belonging and sanctuary, offering a place of worship rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ. The church describes its mission as telling the biblical story in creative ways, pointing to the redemptive work of Christ, and providing a space of tranquility and renewal for those burdened by anxiety. The church provides various worship and community programs, including Sunday worship services led by the Elmwood Choir, which welcomes new members. Other scheduled activities include the Dew Drop-In on Wednesdays, choir rehearsals on Thursdays, and an annual Fall Food Fare and Bazaar held in Fleck Hall. At the bazaar, the congregation offers a selection of items such as baking, mincemeat, frozen entrees, soups, pickles, preserves, and Christmas crafts. As a reformed church, the congregation relies on the truth of the Scriptures and the power of the Holy Spirit to guide its ministry of word and sacrament. The church has a long history divided into several chapters, including periods of growth in the mid-20th century and a dedicated ministry of music. The current leadership includes Rev. Dr. Andrew Fullerton, who was inducted as the seventh minister in 2016, and Bonnie Neaves, who became the Director of Music in 2023. The church is part of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, a denomination with diverse national and racial backgrounds.